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January 27, 1997 OH · Coal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Avis Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

6ON 1-27-97, EMPLOYEE WAS DRAGGING A 6" PUMP HOSE, THE FOLLOWING MORNIGN THE EMPLOYEE WAS VERY SORE IN THE GROIN AREA. HE NEVER WENT TO THE DR, SORENESS CONTINUED OFF AND ON UNTIL 2-24-97. AFTE RMOVING PUMP AND DRAGGING HOSE A KNOT APPEARED BENEATH RIGHT SIDE OF LOWER GROIN HE WENT TO THE DR 3-3-97. DIAGNOSED AS HERNIA. SURGERY BEING SCHEDULED.

March 10, 1994 OH · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Avis Coal Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object

30" DRAIN PIPE ROLLED ON TOP OF LEFT ANKLE. WEATHER CONDITIONS MUD & SNOW KEPT HIM FROM GETTING OUT OF THE WAY.

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