# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220053200033` · 11/08/2005 · Hanson Aggregates
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Drill helper
- **Activity:** Hoist
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hanson PLC
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates
- **Mine:** [4100076](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100076)
## Narrative

DRILLER & HELPER WERE IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING BROKEN DRILL STEEL FROM CAROUSEL. BAD STEEL WAS ATTACHED TO WINCH LINE PICKING IT UP TO LAY ON GROUND. HELPER WAS PUSHING STEEL AWAY FROM RIG WITH ONE HAND WHILE THE OTHER WAS ON THE RAILING FOR SUPPORT. DRILL STEEL SLIPPED FROM HELPERS GRIP AND SWUNG BACK AND SMASHED THE OTHER HAND AGAINST THE RAIL.

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