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
273,193
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

6 matching records

Showing all 6
July 18, 2017 VA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omega Surface Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was placing a strap under a 36 inch corrugated drain pipe down in a ditch

February 26, 2016 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omega Surface Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was attempting to pressure test an after-cooler with 30 psi. The test instrument slipped out of the in-take of the after-cooler. Employee then instinctively attempted to grab the testing apparatus causing a cut to EE's left thumb which required 5 sutures to repair.

June 9, 2015 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omega Surface Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ascending ladder with a 5 gallon bucket of oil and momentarily lost footing causing a strain when he regained his footing

April 18, 2012 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Omega Mining Hatfield, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

A rock was stuck in #1 tailpiece (approx 200#). Employee was attempting to remove rock and injured shoulder attempting to pull it out.

Showing all 6