# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220251220001` · 04/23/2025 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** TOE(S)/PHALANGES
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

Ee was function testing the jackleg when a piece of drill steel popped out, falling on the ee's foot. EE reported the incident immediately, but did not seek treatment until 4/28. Xrays positive for fragmented fracture of the right 5th toe. Referred to ortho and released to restricted duty.

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