Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
February 3, 2017IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Replacing cylinder on loader. Strap on cylinder slipped mashing hand between cylinder and loader frame.
December 13, 2015IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was grabbing a spade from the dozer operator and didn't keep mind on task. The spade stuck his lower lip and had to have 2 stitches. Returned to work with no lost time.
September 13, 2014IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miner was replacing a belt on a conveyor when his finger was pinched. Miner then went to hospital and had his finger stitched and returned to work 9-15-2014 with no restrictions.
August 21, 2014IA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Replacing belt on lime bin and got some dirt in his eye.
November 15, 2013IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee rolled a rock off haul road to remove from travel area, strained a muscle, did not seek treatment at that time. That night he went to the dr. for pain & was released with instructions to use ice and Tylenol as needed. He went to the dr. night of 6/21, referred to Des Moines for further treatment, diagnosed torn bicep muscle 6/22 first missed day Scheduled for surgery 6/28
March 29, 2011IA · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was loading scrap iron into a loader bucket, felt pain in abdomen. Doctor determined it was just a strain and released him back to work on the 26th.
October 8, 2009IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Removing a belly pan off of a truck, there was a block in place to prevent pan from falling to ground. When pan was released, landed on injured's hand. Went to the doctor, X-rays were negative for a break. Doc told him to ice it and keep it elevated, and come back the 12th. Oct 12th was released back to work with a 10lb lifting restriction for one week. Missed one day of work.
September 2, 2009IA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was removing a receiver hitch from a pickup. The tie bolt rolled off of bumper and cut his thumb. Employee received stitches and was released back to work the same day with no restrictions.
March 25, 2009IA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was helping to change overhead belt on the screening plant. When the clamp was released, it hit employee in the arm and cut his wrist. Employee received stitches and was released back to work no restrictions. Employee had some pain and bleeding overnight and went back to the doctor on 3/26/2009. Wound was cleaned and dressed, released back to work no restrictions.
March 2, 2009IA · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was changing screens on screening plant. When the screen was set into place it landed on left thumb. Employee was wearing gloves. Left thumb was broken and lacerated.
August 27, 2008IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Working on fuel tank and got a metal flake in his eye. Flushed it out and kept working. Was still irritated the next day, went to dr to have object removed and wash released back to work with no restrictions.
Loading a pickup with 50lb bags of ANFO. Lower back strain. Went to the doctor and has a 10lb lifting restriction.
November 28, 2007IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was working on a dozer, lifting gear sets and got a hernia on his right side. He did not seek treatment until 12/10. He is scheduled for surgery on 12/21/07.
October 26, 2007IA · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getting out of truck, twisted back wrong and has pain in back. There were discrepancies in the doctors notes, so we waited to hear back from work comp, that is why the time difference for the report.
September 21, 2007IA · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Picking up rocks, he felt back snap. Did not report to supervisor or seek treatment until 10/1/07. Doctor reported T2 compression fracture. Will return 10/5/07 with 6 weeks restricted duty.
July 30, 2007IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
The employee was changing oil in trucks at the mine site. He had opened the hood of the Volvo truck. He let the hood down easy and went on about his business. He returned to finish the truck and did not realize that the hood had latched and gave a strong tug to open it, straining his left shoulder.
Employee was lifting a 4" pump discharge hose. He pulled muscles in left shoulder. (Surgery required - 1/17/06)
September 8, 2005IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS HAULING ROCK FROM QUARRY WHEN HE SAW A ROCK ON THE HAUL ROAD. EE GOT OUT OF HIS TRUCK TO REMOVE THE ROCK. WHILE LIFTING THE ROCK, EE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS BACK.
March 30, 2005IA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE EXITED VEHICLE & CLOSED DOOR, DOOR DID NOT LATCH SO HE HELD LATCH WITH RT. HAND & SLAMMED THE DOOR WITH HIS LEFT. THE DOOR CLOSED ON RT. 3RD MIDDLE FINGER CUTTING THE TIP REQUIRING STITCHES.
December 28, 2004IA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was working an un-plugging the hammermill and was int he process of opening the cover. the cover pivole up on hinges. the cever went over center and struck the employee on the right thight causing extersive and severe bruising.
June 30, 2003IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEES WERE WORKING ON THE ROLLER FRAME OF A QUARRY DRILL AND USED HEAT TO REMOVE A BOLT. THE INJURED EE CAME ALONG TO HELP AND SAW A LARGE NUT LAYING ON THE FLOOR AND PROCEEDED TO PICK IT UP BURNING HIS RIGHT PALM & FINGERS.
EE WAS MOVING A PIECE OF STEEL IN THE SHOP AND IN THE PROCESS HE STEPPED ON THE FLOOR GRATING OVER THE DRAIN AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS LOWER BACK. AT THIS TIME HE WENT T O MEDICAL CENTER AND RETURNED TO WORK.
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MOUNT A HEADACHE RACK ON A CAT D400 ARTICULATING TRUCK WHEN A CHAIN CAME LOOSE AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD. EMPLOYEE WENT TO DOCTOR AND GOT X-RAYS (NEG ). COMPLAINED OF SORE NECK & HEADACHE.
October 18, 2002IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
APPARENTLY THE EE WAS CLEANING A PAIN SPILL AND REACHED ABOVE HIM TO GET SOME MORE PAPER TOWELS HE KNOCKED OVER A CAN OF DENATURED ALCOHOL. THE CHEMICAL SPILLED ON HIS HEAD AND SHOYELERS. HE W ENT DIRECTLY TO RESTROOM AND WASHED HIS FACE ANDEYES. HE CALLED 911.
July 10, 2001IA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE'S WERE IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING SCREENS IN THE SCREEN PLANT AND EMPLOYEE CUT HIS RIGHT LITTLE FINGER ON A STEEL FLANGE. THIS CUT REQUIRED 10 STITCHES.
January 24, 2001IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING EXPLOSIVE BOXES AND TWISTED HIS BACK RESULTING IN LOWER BACK PAIN.
October 3, 2000IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS WORKING ON A POWER TAKE OFF WHEN A SPRING CAME OFF AND CUT THROUGH HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.
September 18, 2000IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING WITH REPLACING THE CONVEYER BELT ON THE AUTOMATIC STACKER CONVEYER WHEN ANOTHER EMPLOYEE PULLED ON BELT CATCHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE BELT AND THE STACKED FRAME.
June 19, 2000IA · Metal/Non-Metalmine manager, mine foreman, mine ownerHANDLING OF MATERIALS