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

2 matching records

Showing all 2
August 2, 1989 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harlan Cumberland Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON THE LEG AND HIP.

June 3, 1989 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harlan Cumberland Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A PICE OF DRAW ROCK FROM THE ROOF OF THE MINE AND A PIECE FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE HEAD.

Showing all 2