# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220180100017` · 01/04/2018 · Spartan Mining Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Lay or repair railroad track
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 371
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4601544](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601544)
## Narrative

A contractor Employee stated was sliding track ties under the rail when the rail dropped pinching left ring finger. EE applied a rag to the wound and refused further 1st aid. EE was transported to the surface to waiting ambulance and then to Raleigh Gen. Hosp ER where EE received stitches. EE remains off work. EE was not wearing gloves at the time.

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