# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220200090024` · 12/29/2019 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## 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:** 6.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2602689](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602689)
## Narrative

Two employees were changing cutting edges on the 988 surface loader in the east bay of the Pete Bajo surface shop. The new cutting edge was resting on top of the old cutting edge on the floor, supported by a bolt on one side. The cutting edge slid, crushing the ee's left hand. Diagnosed with a fracture to the left tip of the thumb, and laceration. Put on restricted duty.

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