the miner's finger was pinched between the sack rack and bar causing a small cut
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Showing all 3EE came to work complaining of a stiff back. Started working palletizing. Back began to hurt. relieved of duties and informed to rest. Decided to wash down gravel hopper without permission, Slipped and fell on pile of sand, did not re-injure back. Was advised to go home. Instead went to MD who prescribed bed rest for 2 days and return to work. employee has failed to return.
Employee worked normal work day. Went home and complained about lower stomach pain about 10 pm. Went to hospital ER where it was discovered he had an inguinal hernia. Surgery was scheduled for 6/22/06.