Mining Incidents
Search Operators Mines Alerts Research Controllers About
English Español

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
Scoped to West Valley Sand & Gravel Inc
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 25, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY
West Valley Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Two EEs were making a connection. One pulled the Kelly up while the other set the slip in the table. The joint was set lower than usual. The two tongs were installed. The driller engaged the break-out tong 2-3 times unsucessfully. They decided to use the make-up tong to break the joint. When he engaged the clutch the tong came around the derrick leg and broke victim's hand.

January 19, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
RINKER MATERIALS · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was welding -- flashburn to the eyes.

October 30, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Rinker Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was picking up grinder and accidently hit the trigger button.

May 5, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Rinker Materials · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Was changing flat tire on grease truck, the jack slipped side ways and caught employee's hand between the tire and the fender.

Showing all 4