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

5 matching records

Showing all 5
June 23, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

MAN WAS PUSHING ON A METAL BAR WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

May 12, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Struck against stationary object

MAN WAS USING A SCALING BAR WHEN HE JAMMED HIS LITTLE FINGER INTO THE END OF THE BAR

April 21, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Struck by flying object

BREAKING ROCK ON GRIZZLEY WITH 16 LB HAMMER,STRUCK IN FACE BY FLYING CHIP OF ROCK.

March 7, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Noranda Lakeshore Mines Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

MAN WAS SWINGING A 16 LB. DOUBLE JACK AND MISSED HIS TARGET. THE OVERSWING RESULTED IN HIS STRAINING HIS LOWER BACK.

Showing all 5