Mining Incidents

Country Side Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Daniel R Gernatt Jr
South Dayton, NY, Cattaraugus County, NY  ·  Intermittent
MSHA Mine ID: 3000845

Country Side has $6K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 1 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
32
Years on record
1984–2021
Latest incident
Jul 2021
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
57
citations
11
significant & substantial
$6,156
proposed penalties
$6,156
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
54
inspections on record
766
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
Rate withheld: 766 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Country Side has $6K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 1 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$6K
proposed penalties
$6K
current assessed
$6K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
56 assessments are final orders; 1 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2024-10-09.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 4,255 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 4,682 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 4,786 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 1,927 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 4,179 2 0 478.6
2024 Q3 5,944 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 5,109 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 2,445 0 0 0.0
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 4,265 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 4,913 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 4,229 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 2,432 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 4,509 1 1 221.8
2022 Q3 5,648 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 4,158 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 1,725 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 5,363 2 1 372.9
2021 Q3 6,218 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 4,687 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 1,269 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 5,200 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 6,166 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 4,813 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 2,007 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 4,933 1 0 202.7
2019 Q3 4,020 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 6,017 2 0 332.4
2019 Q1 1,456 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 4,603 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 4,614 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 4,924 2 0 406.2
2018 Q1 1,138 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 4,998 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 5,466 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 5,037 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 1,485 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 3,701 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 3,738 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 4,022 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 1,742 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 3,906 1 0 256.0
2015 Q3 4,858 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 4,082 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 1,691 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 3,658 2 1 546.7
2014 Q3 3,741 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 3,897 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 1,097 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 3,320 2 0 602.4
2013 Q3 4,531 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 3,926 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 1,145 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 2,771 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 3,372 2 0 593.1
2012 Q2 3,607 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 1,435 2 0 1393.7
2011 Q4 3,214 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 3,502 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 3,035 3 0 988.5
2011 Q1 951 1 0 1051.5
2010 Q4 3,551 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 3,977 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 3,291 4 1 1215.4
2010 Q1 1,124 4 1 3558.7
2009 Q4 3,160 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 4,070 2 1 491.4
2009 Q2 2,575 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 348 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 2,979 3 0 1007.0
2008 Q3 4,198 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 4,641 3 1 646.4
2008 Q1 1,263 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 4,310 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 5,600 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 3,841 1 0 260.3
2007 Q1 800 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 3,511 2 0 569.6
2006 Q3 5,534 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 5,164 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 761 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 5,347 1 0 187.0
2005 Q3 6,563 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 4,595 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 716 2 0 2793.3
2004 Q4 3,861 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 6,497 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 4,389 3 1 683.5
2004 Q1 1,159 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 4,134 2 0 483.8
2003 Q3 5,045 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 4,188 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 1,049 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 4,915 1 0 203.5
2002 Q3 6,355 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 4,469 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 1,255 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 4,155 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 6,871 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 5,510 4 3 726.0
2001 Q1 1,891 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 5,446 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 7,221 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 5,252 1 0 190.4
2000 Q1 4,032 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

32 on file

2021 · 2 incidents

July 19, 2021 NY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While shoveling material off of a radial stacker, the employee reported feeling pain in abdomen that continued throughout the day. After following up with the physician, EE was diagnosed with a hernia on 8/27/21. Repair surgery is scheduled for 10/14/21. EE currently has not lost any time and is not on restricted duty.

April 14, 2021 NY · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting material for belt splicing, the knife slipped and sliced EE's thumb. Stitches were required to close the wound.

2018 · 2 incidents

September 18, 2018 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was backing the yard truck under the finished product bins to load out. While turning the wheel, EE caught finger in the vent window latch and dislocated it.

July 30, 2018 NY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was clearing vegetation around a building on the mine site when they suffered an allergic reaction resulting in a rash on the arms and torso.

2016 · 2 incidents

December 5, 2016 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against stationary object

Injured employee was changing screen panels and cut a finger on the Unistrut channel that holds the panels in place. Employee needed to go to an urgent care facility where Dermabond was used to close the wound.

April 14, 2016 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee was welding while standing on a ladder. The ladder was not secured properly and slipped out of position causing the employee to fall, injuring knee. Employee has been off work since 4/15/16 and has an appointment for an MRI later this week. Will be off until further notice.

2014 · 1 incident

August 19, 2014 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was pulling weeds and trimming brush over the course of the day. Later began itching and developed a rash on her forearms. The plant that caused the reaction is unknown.

2012 · 1 incident

2000 · 1 incident

June 14, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WIRE WHEELING A RUSTED FLATATION TANK OUTDOORS, WIND BLEW PIECE OF RUST BEHIND SAFETY GLASSES AND INTO RIGHT EYE. SENT TO HOSPITAL-DR USED NEEDLE TO REMOVE RUST BUT NO DAMAGE TO EYE OCC URRED. '

1999 · 1 incident

1996 · 2 incidents

June 7, 1996 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING OUT OF PUMPHOUSE, STEPPED THRU A PALLET AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

1995 · 3 incidents

June 20, 1995 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE USING CHAIN FELL CHAIN FELL INJURING MIDDLE FINGER IN RIGHT HAND X-RAYS SHOW BROKEN FINGER & DETACHED TENDON

May 15, 1995 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against a moving object

OPERATOR WAS OPERATING FRONT END LOADER AT LEASED DRY PIT. SUDDENLY FELT PAIN IN BACK.

May 8, 1995 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING SHAFT AND FLY WHEEL INTO PLACE CHAIN SLIPPED CAUSING SHAFT AND FLY WHEEL TO CRUSH EMPLOYEE'S TIGHT FOOT.

1992 · 3 incidents

August 18, 1992 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

54736YEE CAUGHT LITTLE FINGER LEFT HAND IN COMEALONG IN THE RELEASE MODE REQUIRED 4 STITCHES

March 24, 1992 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING IMPELLAR IN DREDGE PUMP PINCHED FINGER BETWEEN IMPELLAR AND PUMP. LATER NOTICED PROBLEM WITH HIS BACK.

February 12, 1992 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHEN SCALE OPERATOR ARRIVED AT WORK AT 7 AM HE NOTICED SMELL OF GAS AND THE HEAT WAS NOT ONE. HE IMMEDIATELY VENTILATED THE BUILDING AND AT APPROX 10 AM WAS ABLE TO RELIGHT THE FURNANCE. AS NEAR AS CAN BE DETERMINED, APPARENTLY SOME GAS REMAINED TRAPPED IN A FILE CABINET. WHEN EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO LIGHT A CIGARETTE AT 12:40, OUR SCALE OPERATOR NOTICED THAT HIS BEARD WAS ON FIRE

1991 · 4 incidents

August 12, 1991 NY · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant OTHER
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS WEIGHING TRUCKS AT SCALE HOUSE FELT CHEST PAINS

June 17, 1991 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by falling object

IT IS ALLEGED EMPLOYEE DROPPED OUTRIGGER PAD FROM CHERRY PICKER ON HIS BIG RIGHT TOE-FRACTURING SAME.

May 28, 1991 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING TAPER LOCK ON WINCH GEAR ON DREDGE GEAR SPUN ALLEN WRENCH TORE PALM OF LEFT HAND

January 7, 1991 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING DRIVE PULLEY ONTO SCREEN. TWISTED LOWER BACK.

1990 · 1 incident

July 17, 1990 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE FELL ON 2 STEP STAIRWAY WHILE WORKING ON SECONDARY SCREEN SECTION OF PLANT-BRUISING RIGHT KNEE.

1988 · 1 incident

August 19, 1988 NY · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by falling object

IT IS ALLEGED THAT WHILE EMP WAS WORKING ON PUMP OVERHEAD, ANOTHER MAN WORKING WITH HIM LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL ON HIM. FOLLOWING DAY EMP WAS WORKING ON PIPELINE REPAIRS AND AGGRAVATED THE SORE BACK.

1987 · 1 incident

August 16, 1987 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WA5KING DOWN CONVEYOR STAIRWAY- HE SLIPPED AND IN CATCHING HIMSELF HE PULLED BACK MUSCLES.

1986 · 2 incidents

June 27, 1986 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CUTTING P2WER CABLE, KNIFE SLIPPED 1 INCH LACERATION TO LEFT INDEX FINGER AND BRUISED TENSON.

March 13, 1986 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE WORKING O3 SCREEN INSPECTION PLATE COVER, COVER FELL ON EMPLOYEES LEFT FOOT AT ANKLE.

1985 · 3 incidents

September 16, 1985 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING TIRE TO CHANGE TIRE ON DUMP TRUCK EMPLOYEE PULLED MUSCLES AND LIGAMENTS IN BACK.

1984 · 2 incidents

June 4, 1984 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Country Side Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CAUGHT LEFT ARM IN CONVEYOR HEAD PULLEY

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