# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220210080017` · 10/29/2020 · Mountain States Constructors 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:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David  Otoski; Karen  Pace
- **Operator:** Mountain States Constructors Inc
- **Mine:** [2902452](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2902452)
## Narrative

Maintenance work was done on conveyor belt. Crew had meeting prior to bump. Employees were instructed to stay in one spot away from the unguarded area when bump was going to be active. Conveyor belt guard was left off during this process. Injured employee walked back to this area and stuck arm back in when the bump was activated.

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