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

6 matching records

Showing all 6
July 11, 1990 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
New Era Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING BOLT SUPPLIES OFF ROOF BOLT MACHINE WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON FOREARM, CUTTING HIM.

September 26, 1989 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
New Era Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

MOVING ROOF BOLTER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY A ROCK FELL BETWEEN BOLTS 5FTX4INX56IN CATCHING H IS BACK & ANKLE

October 4, 1988 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
New Era Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

PERSON WAS WALKING FROM HEAD TO BACK OF MINER PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL & STRUCK HIM ON HAND HAD 4 STITCHES IN IT WASNO LOSS TIME.

Showing all 6