# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220151240036` · 04/23/2015 · Spartan Mining Company, LLC 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 241
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company, LLC 
- **Mine:** [4608808](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608808)
## Narrative

As employee was loading belt structure into scoop he felt a sharp pain in his upper right arm. Employee began missing work 4/28/2015. (Bicep tear)

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