I,NAME WAS ASSISTING OTHER EMPLOYEE LIFT A BARREL OF WATER (1/2 FULL) TO A RACK. HE WAS SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF THE BARREL ON HIS RIGHT LEG AND IT SLIPPED AND SHASHED HIS TESTICAL. HE DID NOT REPORT THIS INJURY UNTIL 5-6-87. HE FINISHED HIS SHIFT ON 5-5 AND WORKED 4 HOURS AN 5-6 AND WENT HOME SICK WITH STOMACH PAINS & NAUSEA. WENT TO DOCTOR ON 5-7-87.
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May 5, 1987
MO · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
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Sunrise Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Rancher'S Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
DAVID WAS HELPING TO CHANGE THE TIRE ON A SCRAPER WHEN THE BEAD HOOKS SLIPPED OFF THE TIRE THE TIRE FELL OFF THE WHEEL TOWARD THE TRUCK DAVID BENT OVER TO JUMP OUT OF THE WAY AND THE TIRE HIT HIM ON THE HEAD KNOCKING HIM DOWN AND AGAINST THE TRUCK HIS HARD HAT WAS KNOCKED OFF WHEN HE FELL UNDERNEATH THE TIRE
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