Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
Email me when a new incident matches these filters. One confirmation email; unsubscribe anytime.
Employee was welding a safety plate above a feeder, when a rock slid down surge pile, striking employee in lower back. Employee was taken for medical treatment; no xrays required. Doctor told employee to remain off til Thursday, June 7th, when employee will return to doctor.
PUGMILL OPERATOR & WELDER, CUTTING OUT THE REAR PLATE OF THE PUGMILL TUNNEL FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE TUNNEL. MATERIAL ABOVE THEM SLOUGHED OFF TRAPPING THE OPERATOR AT THE WAIST AND COMPLETELY B URYING THE WELDER. WELDER WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE. OPERATOR PULLED MUSCLES IN LEFT LEG, AND WAS TREATED FOR SHOCK.
OVERSEING REPAIRS WHEN A FOREIGN BODY GOT IN EMPLOYEE'S EYE.