# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220262610022` · 09/14/2026 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
- **Occupation:** Drill helper
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** DRILL,ROTARY (COAL DRILL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Northern Star Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
- **Mine:** [5001642](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/5001642)
## Narrative

While inserting an empty NQ2 inner tube into the drill string, the Driller lowered the rod string using the feed ram. The inner tube encountered resistance, causing the IP's forearm to become trapped between the whale tail and mid-mast roller. Continued downward movement forced the IP's wrist backwards, resulting in a fracture to the right wrist.

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