# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220092660039` · 09/15/2009 · Paulsen Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** HOISTING APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Larry  Paulsen
- **Operator:** Paulsen Inc
- **Mine:** [2501072](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2501072)
## Narrative

The retaining clip slipped off of the winch causing the winch handle to spin free hitting the miner in the right hand fracturing his little finger.

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