# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220183240001` · 11/07/2018 · Bear Creek Placer LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 158
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Les (Eugene) L  Towner; Rob  Towner
- **Operator:** Bear Creek Placer LLC
- **Mine:** [2402573](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2402573)
## Narrative

Unauthorized use of propane torch on operating head pulley (Conveyor). Pulley contacted torch and employee was contacted by head pulley. Extremity cut resulted with bone fracture and multiple stitches.

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