# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220130390029` · 01/28/2013 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** APPAREL,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Veris Gold Corp.
- **Operator:** Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
- **Mine:** [2601621](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601621)
## Narrative

Miner was climbing down a ladderway. Caught his ring (left Ring finger) on a handrail as he stepped off ladderway. Miner was wearing gloves, however ring had to be cut away by responding medical personnel and he was transported to hospital for sutures. Miner returned to work next scheduled shift with no restrictions.

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