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May 21, 2016 WV · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Litwar Processing Company, LLC · Fall down stairs

EE was doing 3:00 am rounds when coming down a set stairs at the plant EE tripped and fell down. EE was complaining of back, neck and head was hurting. Ambulance transported EE to Welch Community Hospital at 0423. EE was released was told to stay off work till 5-24-16. EE went to family doctor on 5-26-16 and was put off till 6-3-16.

April 22, 2005 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Litwar Processing Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stepped off of a one step stool after turning off the belt scales in the plant control room and lost his balance. He fell into a desk bruising his right arm. Employee started missing work on 04-25-05

March 4, 2004 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Litwar Processing Company, LLC · Fall from machine

MUDDY CONDITIONS - FOOT SLIPPED ONTO MUDDY DOZER TRACKS - FELL TO GROUND. PLEASE NOTE: COMPANY ACCIDENT REPORT WAS FILLED OUT ON 3-4-04. EMPLOYEE CONTINUED TO WORK ON A DAILY BASIS AND DID NOT MISS ANY WORK UNTIL 4-15-04 DUE TO THE ACCIDENT.

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