# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220232200022` · 08/06/2023 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2602286](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602286)
## Narrative

EE was changing a filter with a partner. They noticed that the lid was not flush and the filter was not seated correctly. Working to seat it, the lid came loose and pinched the EE's hand between the lid and the filter housing. Seen at the Hospital, diagnosed with a fracture to the right middle finger, and referred to a hand specialist. Released to full duty.

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