Mining Incidents

Search the record

Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.

Total incidents
273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
20
Filters 2 active
Time period
Experience at time of incident

Alert me on this search

Email me when a new incident matches these filters. One confirmation email; unsubscribe anytime.

The record

1 matching record

One entry
January 4, 2023 UT · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Kenny Seng Construction, Inc · Struck by flying object

Lube tech was greasing a 966 front end loader when the grease hose ruptured resulting in a pinhole puncture in the employee's RT index finger and possible injection of an unknown amount of grease into the finger. Was sent to ER for evaluation and treatment to ensure no serious damage and to treat for infection.

One entry