# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040070035` · 12/28/2003 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602374](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602374)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OFF A DRILL AND HE SLIPPED AND GRABBED THE CHAIN LINK WIRE ON THE RIB AND A WIRE WENT THROUGH HIS THUMB. IT REQUIRED REMOVAL OF THE WIRE & STITCHES.

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