# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110400036` · 02/03/2011 · Spartan Mining Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 59
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4601544](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601544)
## Narrative

EE was measuring the stop blocks on the ripper head. He grabbed hold of one of the bit lugs with his right hand and felt pain in his bicep when he pulled himself to his feet. EE went to family health care where he was placed off work pending the results of an MRI.

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