# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220132830060` · 10/01/2013 · French Gulch (Nevada) Mining Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Driller operator
- **Activity:** Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Timothy A  Callaway
- **Operator:** French Gulch (Nevada) Mining Corp
- **Mine:** [0403425](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0403425)
## Narrative

The driller was operating a wire line core drill to retrieve a stuck core barrel.  He tensioned the cable to free the stuck barrel when the sheave wheel dislodged from the mounting bracket and struck his right hand and the thumb joint.

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