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Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.

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273,193
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
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July 14, 2017 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Taiga Mining Company, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing bolt from water pipeline discharge flange with a 15" crescent. Discharge hose was attached to the pump which was suspended about 4-5 feet. While applying pressure to loosen bolt/nut the wrench unexpectedly slipped off of the nut resulting in handle hitting the employee in the forehead.

August 4, 2015 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Taiga Mining Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a pry bar to move a pin which came loose suddenly unloading force on bar causing employee to step back resulting in twisting left knee.

June 24, 2003 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Taiga Mining Company, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PRYING OUT A ROCK STUCK IN DUMP CHUTE WHEN BAR WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER ROCK & FLIPPED INTO JAW & SLAMMED THE OTHER SIDE OF THE JAW AGAINST A WALL.

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