# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220142410016` · 08/27/2014 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Leaching operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2601942](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601942)
## Narrative

EE were loading a flange & valve into the back of a p/u tk. Emp. stood on tailgate & moved the valve so tailgate would close. Valve was positioned between the side of the truck & flange. As he moved it his finger was pinched between valve & flange resulting in a cut finger. Dr took x-ray, the tip of finger was fractured & 15 sutures required. EE placed on restricted duty.

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