# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262730020` · 09/22/2026 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2602674](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2602674)
## Narrative

EE was adjusting ramp on hydraulic press. EE was pulling blocks and the nozzle dropped out, pinching their right pinky finger between block and lid. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a partial fingertip amputation and tuft fracture and referred to a hand surgeon. Will see hand surgeon 10/5 in SLC.

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