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

3 matching records

Showing all 3
May 22, 1997 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Taurus Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING MINE & A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING EE ON RT. KNEE & LEG, CAUSING CONTUSIONS TO KNEE & LEG.

May 3, 1997 KY · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Taurus Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS WALKING TOWARD FACE TO MARK UP BREAK WHEN DRAW ROCK FELL BETWEEN BOLT HITTING EE ON LEFT ANKLE.

July 14, 1994 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Taurus Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING UNDERGROUND AND A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLS, STRIKIN GEMPLOYEE ON HEAD, NECK AND SHOULDERS.

Showing all 3