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
739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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
November 17, 1989 KY · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Dayco Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

CUTTING MACHINE OPERATOR WAS BACKING HIS MACHINE OUT OF #4 HEADING. WHEN HE GOT IN FRONT OF BREAK GOING TO #3, A SHOT WAS PUT OFF AND FORCE OF BLAST TRAVELED THROUGH A PREDRILLED HOLE AND HIT HIM IN BACK.

One entry