# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220001510175` · 05/17/2000 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A BENCH DRILL AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF DRIVING A PIN. HE WAS BRACING HIMSELF WITH HIS RIGHT HAND ON THE LOWER JAW OF THE DRILL. HE ASKED THE OPERATOR TO MOVE THE D RILL SO HE COULD LINE UP THE HOLES FOR THE PIN. THE JAWS LOWERED AND CRUSHED HIS RIGHT 5TH FINGER AT THE TIP.

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