# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220161300018` · 04/29/2016 · Spartan Mining Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 101
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4601544](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601544)
## Narrative

Employee stated was throwing CM cable out of roadway when felt a pain in right shoulder and bicep. Employee refused first aid and finished shift and sought medical treatment the following morning. Employee visited RGH ER and referred to ortho doctor. Employee was excused from work through 5/6/2016 and remains away from work. 

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