# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220232980057` · 10/16/2023 · Spartan Mining Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BRATTICE CURT,PLAS & CANV
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 125
- **Mine experience:** 0.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609522](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4609522)
## Narrative

Employee stated EE was removing a line curtain from a board. When EE lifted upward, EE felt a pain in right shoulder and neck. EE continued work for 30 mins, then asked to exit the mine for medical examination. EE refused 1st aid on the section and was transported outside to ambulance which EE also refused.  EE was examined at ER and given time off to see a specialist.

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