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May 1, 2019 AK · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cruz Construction, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A miner was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia on July 29, 2019. EE believes it occurred on or around May 1, but was not able to provide a specific cause or incident. Surgery is not currently indicated but EE has been placed on restricted duty. EE reported the injury to us on July 29.

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