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
739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
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

1 matching record

One entry
June 26, 1983 VI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FIRE
Martin Marietta Alumina · Contact with hot objects or substances

SPARK FROM STARTING MOTOR STARTED A FIRE IN THE AIR COMPRESSOR ENGINE. EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO PUT OUT THE FIRE, GAS LINE BURNED, GAS GOT ON EMPLOYEES HANDS AND CAUGHT FIRE.

One entry