# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220071660006` · 06/05/2007 · Hermann Sand & Gravel Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** HOISTING APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Steven W  Engemann
- **Operator:** Hermann Sand & Gravel Inc
- **Mine:** [2302330](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2302330)
## Narrative

EE removed the guard on the port anchor winch and put his right hand on the drive chain, when the winch suddenly moved and his right hand thumb went through the sprocket and chain. Punctured a hole in his right thumb nail and splitting the bone to the first knuckle.

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