Mining Incidents

GENTRY MINE #3 Coal

Altius Construction LLC · Underground
Controlada por Paul Elden Kingston
Huntington, Emery Condado, UT  ·  NonProducing
ID de mina MSHA: 4202263

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Muertes
1
Incidentes totales
62
Años en registro
2002–2025
Último incidente
Aug 2025

Muertes en esta mina

1 registradas
1 de agosto de 2021 UT · Carbón Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina Muerte · INUNDACIÓN

Mantrip was passing the loadout and they observed a wall of water and debris coming towards them. They began backing up and hit the berm. EE was the first to exit the mantrip. They were on high ground with water flowing on both sides of them when EE stepped into the stream on the east side of them when EE was swept away. EE's body was found 6 miles downstream.

Incidentes reportables

61 en archivo (excluyendo las muertes anteriores)

2025 · 5 incidentes

10 de marzo de 2025 UT · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Sobreesfuerzo al jalar o empujar objetos

EE was shoveling belts on the surface. EE's shovel hit a chunk of ice. At that time EE heard a snap and EE's shoulder gave out.

4 de marzo de 2025 UT · Carbón Examinador, Jefe de gas (fire boss), Examinador de preturno, Examinador de mina RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

EE was walking in mud about 15" deep and lost EE's balance. EE's left foot was stuck in the mud and twisted EE's knee while trying to catch self from falling. EE continued to work and on 3-12-25 it was getting worse and we took EE to get it checked.

28 de enero de 2025 UT · Carbón Aprendiz, En capacitación DESPRENDIMIENTO DE FRENTE/COSTILLA/PILAR/COSTADO/TALUD
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

The continuous miner was parked next to a rib and EE was checking something on the machine while the belts were down. The rib made a little noise and came down. EE didn't have time to move and the rib pushed EE's knee into the miner bruising and cutting the knee.

20 de enero de 2025 UT · Carbón Bandero, Operario de transportador, Trabajador de banda transportadora, Operario de puente móvil, Operador de alimentador, Vigilante de transportador TRASTORNOS (AGENTES FÍSICOS)
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Contacto con el frío

Employee was shoveling belts on the surface in the cold weather. 2 fingers on their right hand started hurting. it was possibly a slight condition of frost bite.

2024 · 5 incidentes

16 de septiembre de 2024 UT · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

EE was walking low to avoid the pipes in the belt line. EE hit a fire valve and it pushed EE's hat into EE's nose. EE went to the doctor on EE's own with out informing GMM. after getting the loss run report today I realized that EE had fractured EE's nose.

5 de junio de 2024 UT · Carbón Capataz de bandas, Capataz de mantenimiento, Supervisor de mantenimiento TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Golpeado por objeto que cae

EE was driving in the 4L intake, drove off of a lip and the inner liner of the cab broke loose and landed on EE's head jamming neck and back

24 de mayo de 2024 UT · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) MAQUINARIA
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

While roof bolting the operator was installing the second steel to continue drilling the hole and they pinched a finger between the steels.

26 de febrero de 2024 UT · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Loading stock on the bolter. Slipped on a piece of brattice. Slipped backwards and felt a pinch in lower back.

2023 · 5 incidentes

14 de noviembre de 2023 UT · Carbón Soldador (de taller) MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Golpeado por objeto que cae

While trying to position a plate for a door, the plate slid off the ledge and came down on left foot and bruised EE's foot.

20 de octubre de 2023 UT · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

stepped off of an overcast panel and onto a Kennedy stopping panel and twisted EE's left ankle

4 de abril de 2023 UT · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Trabajador de frente, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo MAQUINARIA
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Roof bolting, putting pusher and starter steels together, didn't get connected. put pressure on drill steels, let pressure off and steels came apart and one of the drill steels sprung back and hit EE's hand, cutting it open.

16 de marzo de 2023 UT · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) MAQUINARIA
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

around 12:00 pm right shoulder started to hurt for no apparent reason.

2022 · 9 incidentes

2 de diciembre de 2022 UT · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Golpeado por objeto que cae

EE was lifting a top cluster off of the rails and the bottom slid off one of the rails and came down and smashed EE's pinky toe on EE's right foot.

31 de octubre de 2022 UT · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

The roof bolter drill steel was stuck in the roof. EE was pulling on the steel with EE's hands and when the steel came apart the momentum of the steel caused it to come back and hit self in the mouth. EE's mouth was sore and EE went to the dentist on 11/1 and EE went to dentist again on 11/16. EE quit and we just found out they removed 2 teeth.

14 de octubre de 2022 UT · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Sobreesfuerzo al jalar o empujar objetos

On 10/14/2022 EE was pulling cable off of the reel of the roof bolter and felt a sharp pain and a burning in their groin at the end of the shift. EE had a lump in their groin. EE continued to work until 10/22/2022 then EE decided needed to go see a doctor.

12 de septiembre de 2022 UT · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Employee was dragging HV cable backwards and tripped over HV nip, HV cable fell on their knee. Employee was originally released with no restrictions. they went to the doctor again and was put on restricted duty on 9/22/22.

31 de agosto de 2022 UT · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

tightening bolts on the continuous miner with an allen wrench. The wrench slipped striking and cutting finger.

8 de julio de 2022 UT · Carbón Operario de servicios generales, Mandadero, Operador de camión de servicio RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

slipped in a mudhole, tried to twist and jump out, EE's foot was stuck and EE twisted to jump out and EE's knee popped. EE worked at EE's normal duty's and went to doctor again on 7/18. Doctor ordered an MRI. EE is off work until results come back.

11 de junio de 2022 UT · Carbón DESPRENDIMIENTO DE TECHO O BÓVEDA
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Tipo de accidente, sin lesiones

The end of the shift in the 1L retreat section the mining crew just finished a right hand cut in #6 entry between 4 and 5 crosscuts. When attempting to advance the MRS's the MRS on the left was stuck. The CM was attached to the MRS with a wire rope. When attempting to pull the MRS the roof caved trapping the 3 machines. MSHA was notified and a K order was issued.

27 de mayo de 2022 UT · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Trabajador de frente, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

EE was taking down a Kennedy stopping, when the panel slid down it cut through EE's glove and cut EE's pinky finger and had to get 5 stitches.

17 de enero de 2022 UT · Carbón Examinador, Jefe de gas (fire boss), Examinador de preturno, Examinador de mina RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was pre-shifting 1N belt and caught hard hat on the mesh and twisted left knee. Employee heard and felt it pop.

2021 · 13 incidentes

2 de diciembre de 2021 UT · Carbón Operador de scoop tram, Operador de cargue/acarreo/descargue OTRO
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Reacción corporal, no clasificada en otra parte

EE got out of the scoop and couldn't put any weight on knee, EE doesn't know what EE did to hurt the knee. It didn't pop or twist, just hurt. EE said EE did have problems with the knee in the past. EE worked 2 more days then went to the doctor the next day. There was some fluid build up in the knee.

10 de octubre de 2021 UT · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

EE was working on a pump in the intake roadway, bent over to pick up a slick line. EE felt a pain in lower back.

1 de agosto de 2021 UT · Carbón Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina INUNDACIÓN
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

The mantrip was in a flash flood, water and debris. The mantrip rolled several times. As a result EE injured left shoulder pulling a muscle behind the shoulder blade. EE continued working until EE went and seen a doctor on 8/10/2021.

1 de agosto de 2021 UT · Carbón INUNDACIÓN
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Tipo de accidente, sin lesiones

A severe rainstorm resulted in a flash flood out of the canyon to the northeast of the portal, which resulted in water in the intake entry. The return entry was not affected by the water. There was no one in the mine at the time of the incident. *The miners traveling the road were involved in the flood.

1 de agosto de 2021 UT · Carbón Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina INUNDACIÓN
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Crew was driving up the mine road when they were met by a wall of water and debris which overtook the mantrip, rolling it 4 times before coming to rest in a creek bed at which time EE kicked out the the back window for the crew to escape.

1 de agosto de 2021 UT · Carbón Examinador, Jefe de gas (fire boss), Examinador de preturno, Examinador de mina INUNDACIÓN
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

EE was driving down the mine road when a wall of water and debris overtook EE's truck. EE was able to exit the vehicle and was taken downstream about 1/4 mile where EE was found.

18 de mayo de 2021 UT · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) MAQUINARIA
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Golpeado por objeto que cae

EE was setting a roof bolt and the chuck adapter snapped sending wrench into EE's right wrist.

5 de abril de 2021 UT · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) OTRO
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · NEC (no clasificado en otra parte)

Had chest pains the night before at home(4/4/21). An hour after shift started on 4/5 started having chest pains again. Taken to hospital by ambulance. Sent home on 4/6/2021. Worked full shifts on 4/7, 4/8. Did not work on 4/9. Went to hospital on 4/9 where the determined employee was having a heart attack. Life flighted to Hospital where they performed surgery.

1 de abril de 2021 UT · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) MAQUINARIA
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Moving MRS back and the plow flipped over a chunk of coal onto EE's right foot.

29 de marzo de 2021 UT · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

lifting a bolter drill box out of the jeep with the 4" x 1/2" bolts threaded into the sides of the drill box as handles, and while moving toward the shelf it slipped out of EE's left hand and sprained EE's right wrist.

1 de febrero de 2021 UT · Carbón Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

loading slickline on the getman. Felt a tearing in abdomen with pain shooting into groin area.

2020 · 3 incidentes

16 de septiembre de 2020 UT · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was on an A-frame ladder changing a fuel filter on a loader. As employee dismounted the ladder the employee missed the last rung on the ladder and rolled foot. Fractured a bone in right foot.

30 de abril de 2020 UT · Carbón Electricista, Liniero MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Castle Valley Mining LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al jalar o empujar objetos

Making a splice on shuttle car cable, employee was pulling the outer jacket off the cable, felt a pop in right shoulder. Went to the doctor on 5/19/2020. The doctor ordered an MRI. Off work waiting for results of MRI.

5 de febrero de 2020 UT · Carbón Capataz de sección, Capataz de cuadrilla, Capataz de obreros, Cabo, Jefe de turno RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Castle Valley Mining LLC · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Employee was puling miner cable back, when EE slipped and fell back straining the right shoulder. Accident was on 2-5-2020, EE continued working with no restriction until 2-24-2020.

2019 · 2 incidentes

15 de marzo de 2019 UT · Carbón Operador de carro lanzadera, Operador de transporte de personal, Operador de ramcar, Operario de vía, Operador de buggy MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Castle Valley Mining LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Stacking continuous miner cable. When EE bent over and picked up cable EE twisted EE's back.

2018 · 3 incidentes

19 de octubre de 2018 UT · Carbón Capataz de cuadrilla, Capataz de obreros, Cabo, Capataz de sección, Jefe de turno MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Castle Valley Mining LLC · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Removing a mettle stopping. When the panel collapsed the edge of the panel cut employee's right pinky finger.

8 de junio de 2018 UT · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Castle Valley Mining LLC · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Was removing a rock from the top of the belt, using a pry bar. The pry bar slipped and ee fell, landing on right arm.

16 de abril de 2018 UT · Carbón Operador de minador continuo, Operador de topo de carbón DESPRENDIMIENTO DE FRENTE/COSTILLA/PILAR/COSTADO/TALUD
Castle Valley Mining LLC · Golpeado por objeto proyectado

Miner operator was cutting coal in the 1st North section, in the No. 1 entry. A small piece of coal blew off the rib and struck EE on the right ear, causing a small laceration that required 2 stiches to close it.

2017 · 2 incidentes

9 de octubre de 2017 UT · Carbón Operador de carro lanzadera, Operador de transporte de personal, Operador de ramcar, Operario de vía, Operador de buggy MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Castle Valley Mining LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Unloading miner cable off head of miner, swung cable to the rib and felt pain in right shoulder. Continued working at regular duties until 11/13/2017 when ee was examined by a physician.

2016 · 4 incidentes

26 de octubre de 2016 UT · Carbón Electricista, Liniero MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Castle Valley Mining LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Removing cover from control panel on continuous miner. Cover slipped on smashed finger.

9 de agosto de 2016 UT · Carbón Empernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS) MAQUINARIA
Castle Valley Mining LLC · Golpeado por objeto que cae

DRILLING A HOLE FOR A ROOF BOLT. THE DRILL STEEL CAME OUT OF THE CHUCK AND HIT RIGHT HAND CAUSING A LACERATION.

9 de agosto de 2016 UT · Carbón Bandero, Operario de transportador, Trabajador de banda transportadora, Operario de puente móvil, Operador de alimentador, Vigilante de transportador MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Castle Valley Mining LLC · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Was cutting down a travel pad, reaching above head. Felt a sharp pain in right shoulder. Incident occurred on 8/9/2016, but did not seek medical attention until 8/17/2016 and was put on restricted duty.

9 de junio de 2016 UT · Carbón Capataz de cuadrilla, Capataz de obreros, Cabo, Capataz de sección, Jefe de turno MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Castle Valley Mining LLC · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Unloading top decking for Kennedy over cast from supply trailer, one end dropped off trailer, the other end tilted upwards and cut EE's forehead.

2015 · 1 incidente

15 de junio de 2015 UT · Carbón Bandero, Operario de transportador, Trabajador de banda transportadora, Operario de puente móvil, Operador de alimentador, Vigilante de transportador GOLPEAR O CHOCAR
Castle Valley Mining LLC · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

Employee went through a man door on a metal stopping, when he let go of the door his hand hit the latch on the door and cut his hand. Required 6 stitches.

2013 · 1 incidente

2006 · 2 incidentes

27 de marzo de 2006 UT · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
C W Mining Company · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

EE WAS LIFTING A BREAKER BOX INTO PLACE WHEN IT SLIPPED AND SMASHED HIS THUMB LENGTHWISE.

1 de febrero de 2006 UT · Carbón INCENDIO
C W Mining Company · Tipo de accidente, sin lesiones

Upon entering the secondary escapeway (return entry) in the 6th right section, smoke and carbon monoxide were encountered. It was determined that a thermal event had occurred in the #2 panel gob area.

2005 · 3 incidentes

18 de junio de 2005 UT · Carbón Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
C W Mining Company · Golpeado por objeto motorizado en movimiento

EE WAS WATCHING A CABLE SO THE COAL HAULER WOULDN'T HIT THE CABLE. THE COAL HAULER HIT HIM.

30 de mayo de 2005 UT · Carbón Bandero, Operario de transportador, Trabajador de banda transportadora, Operario de puente móvil, Operador de alimentador, Vigilante de transportador RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
C W Mining Company · Caída desde una máquina

He was changing battery on a tractor and slipped off and bumped his tailbone.

2004 · 1 incidente

6 de agosto de 2004 UT · Carbón Ayudante de minador continuo, Ayudante de topo de carbón, Operario de puente TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
C W Mining Company · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Car was leaving the miner, car driver thought he was past both the miner op. and his helper but the tailgate of the car caught his left leg and smashed it against the rib.

2003 · 1 incidente

25 de febrero de 2003 UT · Carbón Electricista, Liniero SIN VALOR REGISTRADO
C W Mining Company · Sin valor registrado

WAS WALKING IN TO CALIBRATE METHAN MONITOR ON 14 CM 15 MINER. SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL BACK, TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF AND PULLED LIGAMENTS IN RIGHT ARM AND SHOULDER.

2002 · 1 incidente

20 de mayo de 2002 UT · Carbón Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
C W Mining Company · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT WITH FORKLIFT ON HILL, FORKLIFT ROLLED OVER ONTO LEFT HAND PINNING IT TO THE ROAD SURFACE