A truck got stuck. The loader backed up to the truck to pull it out. The loader operator and the truck operator both got out to hook the chain up. The loader rolled back and crushed the truck operator between the truck and loader. THIS PERSON IS NOT AN EMPLOYEE OF OURS, WE DO NOT HAVE HIS INFORMATION. The loader impacted the loader operator in the back, he moved out of the way.
Gentry Mountain Mine SurfaceCoal
- Fatalities
- 1
- Total incidents
- 19
- Years on record
- 2005–2021
- Latest incident
- Aug 2021
Fatalities at this mine
1 recordedReportable incidents
18 on file (excluding fatalities above)2021 · 3 incidents
A severe rainstorm occurred at the head of the canyon where the mine is located resulting in a flash flood on the road leading to the mine. The miners traveling the road were involved in the flood.
walking out of conex, step out onto the ground and knee popped. Walking around the forklift on level ground and knee popped and gave out.
While replacing conveyor belt fabric employee was pushing on pull rope with their back against railing, strained lower back. Employee worked at regular job until 2/15/2021. Doctor recommended to cease work activities until an MRI was conducted.
2020 · 1 incident
Carrying a shaker screen, felt something pop in right shoulder
2019 · 1 incident
Walking down road, slipped on snow, fell and hurt right shoulder.
2018 · 1 incident
Helped lift a drill box out of a pickup truck bed. Later in the day neck and shoulder started hurting.
2017 · 2 incidents
Dozer operator was pushing coal on the raw coal stockpile. As EE backed up the Dozer fell into a void that had bridged over. The operator continued working EE's regular shift performing regular duties until 12/8/2017, when EE was examined by a doctor and was put on restricted duty.
On 2/6/2017 employee was making repairs on a diesel man trip. Pushed up on a ratchet and felt left shoulder pop. Worked on full duty until 4/24/2017, when EE was scheduled for surgery.
2013 · 3 incidents
Closing door on Man Trip, got two middle fingers caught in door causing lacerations to both fingers.
He was hitting a chisel with a hammer, missed the chisel and hit his thumb. Fractured his left thumb.
Pushing material with a ""Skid Steer"" loader. Hit something solid, the loader came to an abrupt stop and the employee hit his head on the windshield.
2011 · 1 incident
EE was removing a bearing race from a spindle with a hammer and chisel, a piece of race broke off and went into his left bicep.
2009 · 1 incident
Subject fell down some steps and hurt his ankle
2008 · 2 incidents
Employee was descending down the road and lost control of the mantrip. He sustained head injuries.
He was taking the tractor cover off and it fell and hit tooth
2007 · 1 incident
A truck got stuck. The loader backed up to the truck to pull it out. The loader operator and the truck operator both got out to hook the chain up. The loader rolled back and crushed the truck operator between the truck and loader. THIS PERSON IS NOT AN EMPLOYEE OF OURS, WE DO NOT HAVE HIS INFORMATION. The loader impacted the loader operator in the back, he moved out of the way.
2006 · 1 incident
Tripped and fell on the catwalk. He cut open knee and had stitches.
2005 · 1 incident
EE WAS PICKING ROCK INSIDE TIPPLE SHACK. HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO FLOOR. HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF AND HE LANDED ON ELBOW.