# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112200001` · 07/25/2011 · CORTEZ JOINT VENTURE
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 1.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** CORTEZ JOINT VENTURE
- **Mine:** [2602573](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602573)
## Narrative

Employee was installing a fan extension and the guard slipped and cut the back of his left hand.  Seen at the ER, stitches and put on light duty for 10 days.  No light duty available, employee put off work for 10 calendar days, resulting in 5 lost work days.

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