# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220220330013` · 02/01/2022 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601089)
## Narrative

Ee was using a post pounder to set ground rod. The post pounder slipped off the top of the rod, smashing finger between the rod tip and post pounder handle. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a fracture to the finger tip, and referred to hand specialist. Ee released to modified duty, no use of the injured finger, pending orthopedic consult. Site can accommodate.

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