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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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July 14, 2021 UT · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gentry Mountain Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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.

March 29, 2021 UT · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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.

February 8, 2021 UT · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gentry Mountain Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

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.

February 1, 2021 UT · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

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

October 21, 2020 UT · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gentry Mountain Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Carrying a shaker screen, felt something pop in right shoulder

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