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

1 matching record

One entry
May 14, 2015 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Knox Operating LLC. · Struck by powered moving object

Working on foot shaft on Joy 14-9 continuous miner. Had scoop hook to change pulling it and got hit with claw in the back and rib on left side of body.

One entry