Situational Awareness; Distraction; Communication Breakdown
ATC Issue All Types; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Clearance; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Illness / Injury; Ground Event / Encounter Ground Equipment Issue; Ground Event / Encounter Loss Of Aircraft Control
General Maintenance Action
Procedure; Human Factors
As I was towing Aircraft X from widebody spot XX to gate XX; I was approaching spot XX and the brake rider said 'Stop; stop right here.' The tower was late in telling us to hold at spot XX; thus causing me to push the brakes too hard bouncing the push out and tossing us about the cabin.The other Ground Service Technician that was in the push out with me; switched seats and finished towing the aircraft to the gate. I sustained facial injuries; a hand injury as well as cuts to my left leg and right knee. While towing to the gate the brake rider notified a CSM (Customer Service Manager).Better communication and being more careful while driving a vehicle with air brakes.
Ground Service Technician reported sustaining injuries after abruptly braking a tug while towing an aircraft to the gate.