Mining Incidents

Gabel-ThomasMetal/Nonmetal

Controlled by Daniel R Gernatt Jr
Sardinia, Erie County, NY · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3003442
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
5
Years on record
2021–2026
Latest incident
Mar 2026
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

5 on file

2026 · 1 incident

Struck by flying object

Miner was using a handheld grinder on a weld when metal debris flew into left eye. Eye wash station was unsuccessful at remedying, so miner was taken to urgent care for treatment. Doctor successfully removed metal debris with tweezers.

2025 · 1 incident

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Electrician had the dredge control panel propped open. The prop failed causing the panel to slam down striking EE's left arm just above the wrist. Urgent Care assessed injury as a contusion with no broken bones and directed right handed duty only until follow up appointment to reassess the injury.

2024 · 1 incident

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was adjusting a feed chute to prevent spillage. The chute is suspended by two chains. When the employee loosened one chain, the chute swung over and struck employee in the head. Employee had left hard hat in the truck and was not wearing it.

2022 · 1 incident

Struck by falling object

Employee was assisting with maintenance activities. EE was lifting a pulley shaft out of the bed of a truck and dropped it on their foot.

2021 · 1 incident

Struck against a moving object

Employee was traveling in the basket of a manlift when something caused the lift to unexpectedly increase in speed, throwing the employee off-balance. EE struck EE's ribs on the handrail of the man basket.