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

2 matching records

Showing all 2
October 18, 2002 IL · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mattoon Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING A FLOAT ON LAKE THAT WAS STUCK HIGH GROUND, USING PIPES. CAUSING BACK STRAIN.

March 3, 2000 IL · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mattoon Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS ASSISTING WITH ASSEMBLY OF BOOSTER PUMP AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

Showing all 2