# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220083650035` · 12/17/2008 · Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Driller, Highwall helper, Highwall drill helper
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WRENCH
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Anglogold Ltd; Golden Cycle Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp
- **Mine:** [0503695](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503695)
## Narrative

Sabor sub came loose from the drill head. Injured put breakout wrench on sub to tighten it back up. The driller asked him if his fingers were clear & the EE replied yes. As hydraulic pressure was applied, the EE got his thumb between the breakout wrench & the drill mast causing an open fractur to the left thumb. Received stitches & placed on light duty until further notice.

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