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
273,095
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

3 matching records

Showing all 3
February 14, 2006 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Molycorp Inc · Struck by falling object

While rock bolting a rock rolled down the drill steel hitting employee's left wrist cutting him.

January 27, 2006 NM · Metal/Non-Metal apprentice, trainee FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Molycorp Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was drilling in face when a rock fell and struck right knee causing strain/sprain.

January 4, 2006 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Molycorp Inc · Struck by falling object

Contractor employee's right foot struck by rock on 1/4/06. Employee continued to work. Incident became restricted or light duty work on 1/19/2006 due to foot hurting and slight contusion. Was not restricted until 1/19/06.

Showing all 3