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
273,095
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

4 matching records

Showing all 4
August 5, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tri-State River Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using a knife to cut rubber on a screen claim. Knife slip cutting left leg above knee (3 stitches in left leg)

October 7, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tri-State River Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While taking up a link on elevator ratchet wire sling broke, ratchet forced back hitting him in face, and knocking him to deck.

July 18, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tri-State River Products Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

After using sledge hammer to knock in bucket pins, said right wrist started hurting. Report to dredge capt on Monday 7-23-12. Hurt on 7-18-12.

January 4, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tri-State River Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWO EMPLOYEE WERE DOGGING A STEEL PLATE TO WELD. ONE WAS USING A HAMMER, HIT INJURED IN RIGHT ARM PINCHING ARM ON DIGGING BUCKET.

Showing all 4