Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
Email me when a new incident matches these filters. One confirmation email; unsubscribe anytime.
While changing v-belt on crusher feeder drive come-a-long slipped off anchor point and struck victim on right shoulder.
WHILE USING A PRYBAR TO DISLODGE A ROCK FROM A MOVING TAIL PULLEY, THE BELT GRABBED HOLD OF THE PRYBAR PULLING EMPLOYEE'S HAND INTO THE MOVING BELT, SEVERING THE TIP OF HIS FINGER.
Employee was using a hammer and a chisel to remove a steering pin from an off-road dump truck. The chisel splintered and the piece of metal pierced the employee's left thigh.
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A BEARING ON A SCREEN FEED TAIL PULLEY WHEN A SHARD OF METAL BROKE OFF OF WHAT HE WAS HAMMERING ON AND PUCTURED HIS LEG.
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING SCREENS ON THE TOP DECK OF THE #4 SHAKER. HE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO ADJUST THE SCREENS WHEN IT SLIPPED SMASHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE PRY BAR AND THE SCREEN.