# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023500087` · 12/08/2002 · Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** NONPOWRD VECH-DOLI,WHLBRW
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Placer Dome Ltd
- **Operator:** Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)
- **Mine:** [2600827](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600827)
## Narrative

EE WAS HOOKING LIGHT PLANT TRAILER TO PICKUP, HOLDING TONGUE OF TRAILER. HITCH SLIPPED OFF BALL AND PINNED FINGERS BETWEEN GROUND AND TONGUE. LACERATIONS ON ENDS OF 3RD AND 4TH FINGERS ON RT H AND. NO TENDON DAMAGE. STITCHES REQUIRED.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*