# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220180740024` · 03/12/2018 · 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:** Ventilation maintenance
- **Injury source:** CEMENT PROD,CONCRET BLOCK
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 46
- **Mine experience:** 0.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4601544](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601544)
## Narrative

Employees stated was picking up a cinder block when another block fell off pallet striking the ring finger on left hand. EE refused first aid and exited mine. EE refused ambulance and traveled via POV to LRMC ER where EE had a X-ray and found that EE received a broken fourth distal digit. EE was given 3 days off work and referred to a specialist. 

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