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December 29, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newtown Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING TO MAN BUS FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM AND CAME DOWN ON HIS BACK.

August 9, 1995 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newtown Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE WHEN HIS FOOT BECAME ENTANGLED IN A LOOP OF CABLE. HE STUMBLED AND FELL, THIS ANKLE HAS BEEN BROKEN BEFORE.

October 29, 1993 WV · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newtown Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STAND UP FROM KNEELING POSITION, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED & FELL ON LEFT KNEE.

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