# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220141080011` · 04/14/2014 · 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:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** HOISTING APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 44
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Larry  Paulsen
- **Operator:** Paulsen Inc
- **Mine:** [2500413](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2500413)
## Narrative

Dredge operator was releasing the brake on the positioning winch, as the pressure was transferred to the winch handle he lost his grip and the winch handle came back around striking his hand.  The supervisor took employee to the clinic and treated for swelling.  On 04/16/14 employee was examined and it was determined that he has broken a bone in his index finger on right hand.

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