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May 5, 1987 MO · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrise Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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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