Mining Incidents
Search Operators Mines Alerts Research Controllers About
English Español

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
Scoped to Brandon Nguyen; Michael Turner
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
August 29, 2014 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Ambush Mining Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE knelt against rib in the #3 entry watching the continuous miner cable when a section of rib estimated 3' long, 1' high and 8" thick pushed against his back. Witness came & pushed the rock off his back. Foreman was notified & victim was offered to be taken out of the mine for medical evaluation. He denied medical attention & continued to work rest of shift.

One entry