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

59 matching records

Showing 50 of 59
November 30, 2016 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was driving a jack pin out of miner. A piece of metal came back and struck upper lip. (EE received stitches).

June 6, 2016 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was pulling on wrench, when the wrench came off, employee struck elbow on the fender of a Mantrip. ( a tear in tri-cep) ** started missing 7/11/2016**

May 16, 2015 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE was using a thread tapping tool. He put pressure on the wrench and the tool broke, causing him to fall forward , cutting his index finger on the tool.( he received stitches.)

November 13, 2014 IL · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was working to free up chain on chain hoist ( come-a-long ) One end was hooked on I-Beam, while pulling on chain, it came loose and stuck him on the upper lip. ( received stitches )

February 27, 2014 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

He was tightening up nut on scoop. A helper was holding backup with another wrench on top. The helpers wrench slipped and struck him in mouth. (He received stitches )

February 4, 2014 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was making spice on pinner cable, when his knife blade went through cut, cutting bottom of left thumb. (He received stitches)

October 19, 2013 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While taking about a belt splice, he was hitting a hammer against metal bolt cutters and a piece of medal came off hammer and lodged in the bridge of his nose. Dr. had to remove sliver of metal from nose.

August 5, 2013 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While hitting chisel with hammer, the hammer slipped off smashing hand between the two. ***Stitches***

July 2, 2013 IL · Coal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cutting a vertical belt pocket with a utility knife, the blade broke causing his hand to slip, cutting the top of his hand. ***5 Stitches***

May 24, 2012 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While hitting a broken bit with a chisel and hammer, a slither of metal broke off and entered his left forearm. ***He needed 2 stitches***

May 15, 2012 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using come-a-long to pull a 3-wheeler out of mud hole, chain came loose, hitting him in forehead. (He received stitches to his forehead).

January 31, 2012 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using a sledge hammer to break up a piece of limestone, the rock broke and the hammer slipped causing left middle finger to strike rock. ** 6 stitches **

November 8, 2011 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was helping mechanic make a car splice and his belt knife slipped cutting his left forearm. *** stitches ***

September 15, 2011 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was helping the mechanic splice the bolter cable and slipped with belt knife, cutting his left thumb. **4 stitches**

August 31, 2011 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by flying object

He was pulling pins out of belt splice with a hammer and hit two hammers together. A sliver of metal from the hammer struck him in left arm. **Employee was given 7 stitches.**

August 24, 2011 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was splicing miner cable with belt knife, hand slipped and cut finger on left hand. *** 2 stitches ***

August 2, 2011 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While installing lid of distribution box with a bar, the bar slipped out of the hole striking employee in mouth. *(stitches in lip)*

June 10, 2011 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While helping make a car splice he cut his left finger with belt knife. Resulting in 5 stitches.

November 6, 2009 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

while holding a feeder cable for another mechanic while he cut it with belt knife, belt knife slipped and cut the knuckle on his left hand , / he had to have 3 stitches.

August 4, 2009 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cutting on belt, knife slipped and cut his right leg. He had 9 stitches to close wound.

June 17, 2009 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was cutting conveyor belt with a belt knife, when he accidently cut left forearm , needing two stitches.

May 14, 2009 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS STRIKING HAMMER AGAINST ANOTHER HAMMER, METAL FELL INTO ARM.

May 8, 2009 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

HE WAS CUTTING THE BANDS ON THE STRUCTURE PILE AND THE BAND BROKE CAUSING STRUCTURE TO ROLL ON ANKLE.

September 26, 2008 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While splicing cable, pushed to hard on utility knife slipped cutting index finger.

July 11, 2008 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was using a ratchet to loosen bolt, when the ratchet slipped and spun around striking left finger.

July 2, 2008 IL · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck against stationary object

While tightening blades on pipe fusing machine, allen wrench slipped out of hole and finger hit cutting blade.

April 16, 2008 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CUTTING PIECE OF CURTAIN AND CUT INDEX FINGER

October 26, 2007 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CUTTING ON CABLE, WHEN HIS KNIFE SLIPPED, CUTTING LEFT HAND.

March 15, 2007 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE WAS PULLING ON A WRENCH, THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF AND HE FELL BACKWARD, HIS FOOT WAS STUCK IN THE MUD AND HIS KNEE POPPED.

April 17, 2006 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was shoveling on beltline, when he went to get a scoop full of coal, the shovel slipped out of his hands, causing him to lunge forward causing lower back pain.

March 15, 2006 IL · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING SPLICE A CAR CABLE, HE WAS CUTTING OFF OUTER JACKETS, WHEN KNIFE SLIPPED OUT CABLE CUTTING THUMB.

March 4, 2006 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS TRYING TO LOOSEN A BOLT, WHEN HE STRAINED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. * STARTED MISSING ON SEPT. 22 2006**

February 17, 2006 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS TIGHTENING UP BOLTS ON FRONT OF RIDE, WHEN HE HURT HIS SHOLDER AND PULLED MUSCLES IN BACK. *STARTED MISSING 03/29/06*

November 11, 2005 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS CUTTTING BELT WITH UTILITY KNIFE, HE LAID THE KNIFE DOWN ON GROUND AND SAT DOWN ON TOP OF IT, CUTTING THE BACK OF LEG.

November 1, 2005 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CUTTING METAL BAND OFF A BUNDLE OF ROOF BOLTS, AFTER CUTTING THE BAND, IT FLEW BACK STRIKING HIS HAND AND CUTTING HIS RING FINGER.

October 17, 2005 IL · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF CURTAIN WHILE ON A LADDER, HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND TRIED TO GRAB THE LADDER RESULTING IN CUTTING HIS LEFT HAND WITH BELT KNIFE.

September 1, 2005 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trimming edge of a belt pocket on vertical belt with belt knife when the knife slipped through & cut his left hand, which needed 7 stitches.

August 2, 2005 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CUTTING BELT, WHEN KNIFE SLIPPED OFF BELT CUTTING KNEE.

July 13, 2005 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CUTTING RUBBER OFF BUCKETS WHEN THE BELT KNIFE SLIPPED OFF BELT, CUTTING HIS FOREARM.

March 17, 2005 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by flying object

EE WAS HELPING BUST UP A ROCK IN THE FEEDER, WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK STRUCK HIM IN THE NOSE.

February 17, 2005 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

The tail piece was being broken down so it could be moved. EE was walking by end of tail piece & jack pipe came loose from roof, falling and striking EE on left arm.

October 19, 2004 IL · Coal rock duster HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was prying a hitch apart on two trailers and possibly pulled a muscle in her lower back or hip area.

September 23, 2004 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS TRYING TO DISLODGE DEBRIS IN A PINNER STEEL, HE WAS USING A WRENCH TO FREE UP STEEL, WHEN HE HIT THE STEEL THE INSERT OF THE WRENCH CAME OUT AND STRUCK HIM.

April 2, 2004 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was splicing car cable, when he cut his left hand with a belt knife.

October 20, 2003 IL · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS NAILING UP NAIL, WHEN HE SMASHED HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER.

March 14, 2003 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

HE WAS DRIVING PAN PINS OUT WITH SLEDGE, WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS MIDDLE TO UPPER BACK.

February 11, 2003 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HIS LT. THUMB WAS SMASHED WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER WHILE HE WAS CHANGING RETURN FILTER PANELS.

April 30, 2002 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING BOLTS FROM FORMS ON "B" SIDE OF WALL. ASKED TOPMAN TO BUMP UP ON WINCHES. DUE TO MISCOMMUNICATION WINCHES WERE RUN UP UNTIL PAD EYES BROKE & HIT EMPLOYEE.

December 15, 2001 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS STANDING BACK & WAITING WHILE TWO OTHER EMPLOYEE'S HAMMERED A CHAIN TOGETHER. WHEN A SLIVER OF CONVEYOR CHAIN STRUCK HIM IN THE NECK.

Showing 50 of 59