# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220082100023` · 07/16/2008 · Mount Royale Ventures, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Drill helper
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Consolidated Global Minerals LTD
- **Operator:** Mount Royale Ventures, LLC
- **Mine:** [0503884](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503884)
## Narrative

Drill helper was holding drill rod and casing sub below rod holder so driller could reposition drill head.  Helper failed to release the rod/sub as quill rod was raised. Helper's hands were drawn into the rod holder causing lacerations/avulsions to both hands and broken index finger on left hand.

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