EE WAS PULLING UPWARD ON THE HEADGATE DRUM OF THE SHEARER TO TURN IT TO WELD A BIT LUG ON. HE STATED HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER RIGHT GROIN AREA.PAIN PERSISTED OVER FOLLOWING DAYS BUT EE CONTIN UED TO WORK. LAST DAY WORKED 2/4/01. SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION 2/6/01.