# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220113250037` · 11/14/2011 · Barrick Gold U S Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Gold U S Inc
- **Mine:** [2601842](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601842)
## Narrative

While working on a dozer, the employee's hand was pinched between the blade and a cylinder.  The cylinder moved, pinching the employee's left ring finger causing a fracture and an avulsion.  He received stitches and was released to sedentary duty.

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