# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220030830149` · 03/15/2003 · T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Beltman, Conveyor man,  Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
- **Activity:** Escaping a hazard
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 88
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas J  Smith
- **Operator:** T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3608694](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608694)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING PERSONNEL CARRIER ALONG WITH FELLOW CREW MEMBERS. THE OPERATOR HAD JUST COMPLETED TESTING THE BRAKES AND WAS STARTING DOWN INTO THE PIT WHEN THE REAR END OF THE PERSONNEL CARRIER WENT OUT THUS LOSING BRAKING CAPABILITY.EE ALONG WITH CO-WORKERS JUMPED OFF WITH EE LANDING ON WRIST.

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