Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
Employee was bolting top when a piece of draw rock fell striking right little finger, sutures required and employee has been place on restricted duty due to this injury.
September 26, 2012KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Employee was in 2 heading on 002 section bolting top when a piece of draw rock fell striking employee on right forearm. Employee received 8 sutures due to this injury. Employee has returned to regular duty with no restrictions.
December 1, 2011KY · Coalcontinuous miner operator, coal mole operatorFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Employee was getting lo lo ready to be scoop, moving miner and bridge cable out of way when drawrock fell striking him on head and right shoulder employee received cut to head. Employee has returned to reg. duty with no restrictions.
September 22, 2011KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Employee is a roof bolt operator, while setting canopy a piece of drawrock fell cutting left index finger, employee received 2 sutures and has returned to regular duty with no restrictions.
June 15, 2010KY · Coalbeltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor riderFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Employee was traveling on track to the outside when a piece of drawrock fell, hitting mouth, 7 sutures required. Employee has returned to regular duty with no restrictions.
May 15, 2009KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Employee was bolting top in #3 heading when a piece of drawrock fell hitting him in the mouth, 5 sutures required. Employee has returned to regular duty with no restriction.
May 1, 2009KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Employee was setting a stiff jack at 6 headdrive, when a piece of drawrock fell, hitting left hand ring finger. 5 sutures required, employee has returned to regular duty with no restrictions.
February 15, 2008KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Employee was putting glue in bolt hole that was drilled when a piece of draw rock fell out from top hitting back of his head, 7 sutures were required. Employee has returned to regular duty with no restriction.
February 14, 2008KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Employee was tramming roof bolter up, when a piece of drawrock fell from top, hitting employee left shoulder. Employee was placed on light duty until 2-20-08. Employee has returned to his reg. duty.
February 14, 2008KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Employee was drilling hole in top when a piece of coal with rock fell hitting employee on nose and right hand, 4 sutures were required on nose, employee has returned to regular duty with no restrictions.
May 15, 2007KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Employee was struck on the left arm by a piece of draw rock while walking between the bolt machine and the rib. Sutures were required to close the wound.
December 2, 2006KY · Coalbull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift bossFALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Employee was struck by draw rock app. 2' x 2' x 1"-0", on the right arm while installing roof bolts. Sutures were required to close the incision. (6 stitches)
October 9, 2006KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
EE was struck on top of his head by drawrock which resulted in a neck strain, while emptying the dust box. EE worked until 2-7-06 then started missing time.
January 21, 2006KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Employee was struck by a piece of drawrock which struck the canopy of the MBC, fell to the mine floor then rolled over and struck the employee on the right leg.
April 6, 2005KY · Coalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)FALL OF ROOF OR BACK