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

12 matching records

Showing all 12
February 11, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big River Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Offside bolter operator was putting up the inside bolt of an entry in the face on West Mains when a piece of drawrock fell from inby. The drawrock fell onto the T-bar over his canopy onto a rib and on his lower legs. The rock measured 4'x5'x4" and took several workers to remove from the operators legs. He was taken to the ER and has been hospitatlized due

May 29, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big River Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

While standing beside the roof bolter in entry no. 4 on section no. 4, employee claims a piece of rock fell and struck him on the back.

May 29, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big River Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

While starting to drill in the roof a piece of rock fell and struck the edge of the canopy which EE was standing under, the rock flipped back into the area where he was standing and struck him on the back.

April 10, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big River Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

While removing bolts on a cable take-up reel cover, a piece of draw rock fell and struck ee.

January 29, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big River Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking under a piece of high line when a rock near the location where he was walking fell and struck the high line and knocked the high line loose. The line fell and struck ee causing him to fall. He tried to catch himself with right hand during the fall.

January 26, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big River Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

EE started to drill a hole in the roof to install a roof bolt. In doing so a small piece of rock fell and struck him on the back of his hand.

December 10, 2007 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big River Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was bent over looking for an oil leak on the miner, when a small piece of draw rock fell, striking EE on the back of the head and neck.

October 12, 2007 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big River Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

While riding in the mantrip, a piece of draw rock fell and struck the top edge of the canopy and flipped into the area where the employees were riding. In doing so the rock struck the victim on the foot.

September 27, 2007 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big River Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was assisting a certified electrician repair a de-energized cable. While holding the cable, a piece of draw rock fell and struck EE on the back of the right hand.

July 25, 2007 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big River Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was walking through a cross-cut to reset a water pumping new location, when a section of draw rock fell from between permanent roof support and struck employee, knocking him to the ground.

May 23, 2007 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big River Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was helping the scoopman rock dust & a piece of rock fell & hit him on the head.

May 17, 2007 WV · Coal driller operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big River Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

While repairing to start a new drill hole a small piece of rock fell & struck the drill pot & bounced back & struck EE on the shoulder. EE visited his Dr. 5/18/07 and was instructed to stay off work until 5/23/07 for rest.

Showing all 12