# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220223210021` · 11/12/2022 · Spartan Mining Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609522](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609522)
## Narrative

Employee stated was assisting electricians repair broken CM conveyor chain. The chain had been lifted with a chain ratchet approx. 24"" to access a drive cog when it fell striking EE on the left hand & arm. 1st aid was rendered, and EE was escorted outside by EMT to waiting ambulance. EE traveled to ER, treated, and fully released.  EE returned to work on their next scheduled shift.

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