# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220252460009` · 08/31/2025 · Haile Gold Mine Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling explosives
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** OceanaGold Corporation
- **Operator:** Haile Gold Mine Inc
- **Mine:** [3800600](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800600)
## Narrative

The operator was setting up to load/charge a round when the emulsion hose became stuck underneath the primer box lid. When the operator leaned over and moved the hose out from under the lid, the lid dropped down and pinched EE's testicles between the lid and the primer box.

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