# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220260370011` · 02/03/2026 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling 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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Coeur Mining, Inc.
- **Operator:** Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
- **Mine:** [3901282](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3901282)
## Narrative

Removing track adjuster from 349F excavator, removed mounting bolts and let adjuster down onto roller, went to move adjuster to let fall out of frame, adjuster fell and crushed middle finger on right hand between track and adjuster. used pry bar and lift adjuster off of hand, remove glove and found bad laceration to middle finger.

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