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January 24, 2012 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newtown Energy, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was walking down belt line and left knee gave out.

December 15, 2011 WV · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newtown Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was opening gate, tripped on gravel, fell to ground, hit left ribs, hip, leg

September 2, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newtown Energy, Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee walking down steps felt dizzy, caused by low blood sugar. Tripped on steps and fell, twisted right ankle.

July 6, 2011 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newtown Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured tripped over cable and strained right wrist.

June 22, 2011 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newtown Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was helping hand mrs cable when he tripped over cable straining left foot.

February 19, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newtown Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured was moving miner cable and slipped and fell, straining lower back.

July 13, 2010 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newtown Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was loading trash on flat car and tripped causing him to twist his left knee.

May 25, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newtown Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was switching mantrips when he caught foot between rails.

May 3, 2010 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newtown Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was carrying oxygen tank and stepped in hole, twisting lower back.

April 5, 2010 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newtown Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured stepped out of rover and fell twisting back.

November 9, 2009 WV · Coal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newtown Energy Inc · Fall down stairs

EE was carrying a cooler filled with water and sodas down steps, he slipped and fell.

September 5, 2009 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newtown Energy Inc · Fall from ladders

Claimant was on extension ladder painting. Ladder began to slide & fall. He jumped off, fell on left side, hurt left elbow.

March 16, 2009 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newtown Energy Inc · Fall from ladders

Injured was plastering overcast and stepped off ladder straining right ankle.

October 1, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newtown Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured was hauling MRS cable when he appeared to be shocked causing him to fall straining back. (injured was supposed to return next day-off for over week before brining excuse)

September 18, 2008 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newtown Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was cleaning slope belt when he slipped and fell, putting his hand out to catch himself.

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