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273,095
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August 1, 2021 UT · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman INUNDATION
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Struck against a moving object

Crew was driving up the mine road when they were met by a wall of water and debris which overtook the mantrip, rolling it 4 times before coming to rest in a creek bed at which time EE kicked out the the back window for the crew to escape.

August 1, 2021 UT · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman INUNDATION
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Struck against a moving object

The mantrip was in a flash flood, water and debris. The mantrip rolled several times. As a result EE injured left shoulder pulling a muscle behind the shoulder blade. EE continued working until EE went and seen a doctor on 8/10/2021.

August 1, 2021 UT · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner INUNDATION
Gentry Mountain Mining LLc · Struck against stationary object

EE was driving down the mine road when a wall of water and debris overtook EE's truck. EE was able to exit the vehicle and was taken downstream about 1/4 mile where EE was found.

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