# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220173520007` · 12/11/2017 · Teck Alaska Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 16
- **Mine experience:** 4.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Teck Resources Limited
- **Operator:** Teck Alaska Inc
- **Mine:** [5001545](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001545)
## Narrative

Grinding Operator reached through a gap between two guards to remove a plugged spray bar at the 2B conveyor.  While attempting to remove the spray bar, it contacted the conveyor and wrapped around the bend pulley.  The spray bar was ripped from the operator's hand resulting in a partial amputation of the operator's right ring finger tip. 

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