# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220202260005` · 08/05/2020 · Spartan Mining Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 66
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4601544](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601544)
## Narrative

Employee stated while recovering a torque arm from a belt drive, the arm contacted a steel beam causing it to jerk sideways striking employee on the right leg.  EE refused 1st Aid and was transported to the surface by EMT.  EE refused ambulance and left unassisted and ambulatory to seek medical treatment. EE was given time off work to seek follow up with orthopedic doctor.

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