# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220091600034` · 06/07/2009 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Drill helper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602512](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602512)
## Narrative

While in the process of removing the core tube, the barrel with the sling attached, became stuck at the top roller. The drill helper tried un-sticking the tube with his right hand around the tube, along with his left hand, shaking the tube free. When the tube became free, it dropped on his left hand, causing a cut to the left middle finger at the nail.

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