# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220002410111` · 08/20/2000 · Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Drill helper
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 5.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Anglogold Ltd; Golden Cycle Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp
- **Mine:** [0503695](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0503695)
## Narrative

A DRILLER WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE DRILL HAMMER WITH A HYDRAULIC CHAIN WRENCH. WHEN PRESSUREWAS APPLIED TO LOOSEN THE HAMMER, THE NUT FLEW OFF AND STRUCK THE DRILLER ON THE EAR & MASTOID BONE. HIS EAR WAS LACERATED AND BRUISED ON THE MASTOID. THE LACERATION WAS SUTURED WITH THREE SUTURES.

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