Mining Incidents

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273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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August 22, 2025 UT · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a cable with a razor knife and cut 3 of their fingers.

March 10, 2025 UT · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

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.

August 31, 2022 UT · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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

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