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

21 matching records

Showing all 21
May 26, 2004 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED EE WAS ROOF BOLTING ON UNIT 2. HE WAS WALKING OUT OF ROOM #1 AND A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS, SCRAPING DOWN BOTH LOWER LEGS AND LANDING ON HIS RIGHT FOOT. THE INCIDENT CAUSED CONTUSION/ABRASION TO BOTH LOWER LEGS AND CONTUSION TO THE RIGHT FOOT. THE EE WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHECK ROOF AND RIB IN HIS WORK AREA AND AREA OF TRAVEL.

May 12, 2004 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE was operating the cont miner on unit 1. He was rolling up the ventilation curtain in order to start a knotch, a piece of roof rock fell from between the roof bolts, striking him on the left knee. The incident caused a contusion to the left knee. EE started missing time 5-17-04.

September 13, 2003 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING SCSR'S ON THE OLD UNIT 3 WORKED OUT, RECOVERY AREA. AS HE TURNED TO WALK AWAY FROM THE SCSR'S A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK LOWER RIGHT LEG AND ANKLE. THE EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING TIME ON 9/16/03 AND HE IS STILL UNDER THE DOCTOR'S CARE AT THIS TIME.

February 5, 2003 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER. HE WAS CLEARING LOOSE ROOF OFF THE TOP OF THE CONTINUOUS MINER. A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS, STRIKING HIS RIGHT FOREARM. THE EE D ID NOT MISS ANY WORK DAYS AND HE IS WORKING WITH SUTURES.

January 17, 2003 IL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE IS A SECTION SUPERVISOR. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PUTTING UP SITES FOR THE RIGHT AND LEFT CROSSCUTS IN ROOM #3. AS HE WAS MEASURING FOR THE SITES, A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS. STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT FOREARM. THE INJURY CAUSE A LACERATION TO THE RIGHT FOREARM REQUIRING SUTURES. THE EE DID NOT MISS ANY TIME AND HE IS WORKING WITH SUTURES.

December 27, 2002 IL · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING THE SERVICE TRUCK. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS, STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK AND RIGHT RIB CAGE. THE INCIDENT CAUSED A FRACTURE TO A RIGHT RIB. THE INJU RED EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING TIME ON 12/28/02 AND IS STILL UNDER THE DOCTOR'S CARE AT THIS TIME.

October 24, 2002 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SPLICING THE CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE. AS HE WAS SITTING ON THE MINE FLOOR A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS, STRIKING HIS LEFT LOWER LEG. THE INCIDENT CAUSED A FRACTURE T O THE LEG AND ANKLE. HE STARTED MISSING TIME ON OCT. 25 AND IS STILL UNDER THE DOCTOR'S CARE AT THIS TIME. THIS INCIDENT HAS BEEN UNDER INVESTIGATION PENDING MEDICAL REPORTS FROM THE DOCTOR.

April 26, 2002 IL · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF LOADING ROOF BOLT MATERIAL ON TO THE ROOF BOLTER. A PIECE OF ROOFROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS, STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK. THE EE MISSED A TOTAL OF TWO WORKING DAYS DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2002 ANDIS STILL UNDER DOCTOR'S CARE AT THIS TIME. THE AREA WAS CHECKED FOR ROOF BOLT SPACING AND EVERYTHING WAS FOUND TO BE IN COMPLIANCE.

March 13, 2002 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING AN UNIT 3. AS HE WAS LOWERING THE ATRS A PIECE OF LOOSE ROOF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIS FOREARM CAUSING A LACERATION.T HE EE RETURNED TO WORK THE NE XT DAY AND IS WORKING WITH SUTURES. NO TIME LOSTDUE TO THE INJURY.

March 8, 2002 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING ON UNIT 2. AS HE WAS LOWERING THE ATRS A PIECE OF LOOSE ROCK ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIS LEFT LOWER LEG. THE INCIDENT CAUSED A FRACTURE TO THE LEFT A NKLE. THE EE IS AWAY FROM WORK AND UNDER THE DR 'S CARE AT THIS TIME. THIS INCIDENT HAS BEEN UNDER INVESTIGATION WAITING MEDICAL INFORMATION CONFIRMING THE INJURY.

January 30, 2002 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CLEANING SOME ROCK AWAY FROM A HEAD LIGHT AND A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIS RIGHT ARM. THE INCIDENT CAUSED A FRACTURE TO THE RIGHT ARM.(FOREARM).

October 22, 2001 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STANDING BESIDE THE SHUTTLE CAR AND A ROCK FELL OUT AND HIT THE SHUTTLE CAR AND SLID OR SLIPPED OVER STRIKING HIM ON THE LEG.

July 16, 2001 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WELAKING UP TO THE ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT OF THE MIDDLE OF THE ENTRY BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT WRIST AND HAND. WORKING WITH SUTURES.

May 31, 2001 IL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WALKING WITH A LADDER ON RIGHT SHOULDER AND A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX. 2'X 3' X 2" THICK FELL BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT HAND AS HE WAS TRYING TO GET AWAY FROM THE ROCK. WO RKING WITH FRACTURE.

March 7, 2001 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS MAKING HIS PRE SHIFT EXAMINATION. AFTER MAKING THE FACE AREA OF THE NO.6 ENTRY. HE WALKED OUTBY TO THE CROSSCUT WHERE THE ROOF BOLTER WAS BOLTING A SCRAP AFTER MAKING A BAG TEST HE STEP PED BACK TO GET A BOLT FOR THE OPERATOR A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS STRIKING HIM ONT HE HEAD, INJURING HIS NECK.

September 14, 2000 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

CHECKING THE MINER SPRAYS & A ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE BOLTS &B HIT EE ON TOP OF THE HEAD

July 17, 2000 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BESIDE THE ROOF BOLTER PUTTING UP A CURTAIN BOARD. A ROCK FELL BEHIND HIM STRIKING HIM ON THE CALF OF HIS LEFT LEG.

June 29, 2000 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

CAP ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND HIT HIM ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDER AND COLLAR BONE.

May 15, 2000 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE ARM AND MADE HIS ELBOW SLAM INTO THE DRILL POT OF A ROOF BOLTER.

May 9, 2000 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

HE WAS STANDING BESIDE A ROOF BOLT IN THE 1ST EAST ON UNIT 1 AND A ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT SHOULDER AND CUT HIM ON THE LEFT HAND. HE RECEIVED A FRACTURE TO THE LEFT CLAVICLE.

April 3, 2000 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

CUTTING A NOTCH TO THE RIGHT WITH A CONTINUOUS MINER, WHEN A ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND HIT HIM ON THE HEAD, LEFT LEG AND ANKLE.

Showing all 21