While unclogging FD5 back mixer, operator was trying to move the stuck turbulizer to get it to rotate and continue cleaning. The turbulizer broke free and the paddle struck the operator's right palm resulting in a laceration that required medical attention. The operator needed 12 stitches.
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
Alert me on this search
Email me when a new incident matches these filters. One confirmation email; unsubscribe anytime.
18 matching records
Showing all 18Employee was using a grinder to prepare surface when a fragment of the wire wheel struck EE in EE's eye. Employee was wearing EE's PPE for the task which included Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Face Shield and Gloves. Employee used the Emergency Eye Wash station on site and after the rinse EE still felt that there was more in the eye. Sent for medical evaluation
Drilling steel with a reamer. Reamer caught and spun the drill around.
Sparks from grinding activities above EE got into EE's eye. EE was wearing safety glasses.
An employee went to clear a bag that was stuck in-between the discharge conveyor belt and idle roller on Roto Packer C, while the equipment was energized and still moving, in clear violation of procedures . When EE tugged on the bag it dislodged and pulled EE's hand and arm into the pinch point. The employee received bruising to EE's hand and arm.
Employee welding pipe in an awkward position, causing the employee to get a strained neck.
While an employee was using a parts washer, the hose for the brush disconnected, spraying the cleaning solution onto the employees torso and face. Some of the solution went behind his safety glasses and into his right eye. The employee received eye irritation with no damage.
While using a right angle grinder on a flange that had been cut off. individual lost control of the grinder. Individual received a cut to his right forearm.
Employee cut back of left index finger with hand-held grinder.
Employee was working in the fab shop grinding. He slipped and the grinder hit his hand.
Employee was putting a filter back into service after filter sock change. The filter lid gasket leaked upon the introduction of slurry product. Hot slurry released onto the back of the employee's head/neck/behind ear area. 1st degree burn to approximately 6" x 6" area and 2nd degree burn to approximately 1" x 1" area.
Employee operating overhead hoist. The control pendant slipped from his grasp and struck his knee causing a contusion.
EE WAS HAND-SPOUTING EVERY OTHER SPOUT ON ROTO PACKER WITH PLASTIC BAGS. EE FOUND HIS ARM/SHOULDER TO BE SORE WHEN SHIFT WAS OVER.
APPLYING TENSION VIA HAND TO REEL OF PAPER BAGS, HAND GOT CAUGHT BRUISED, BUT NO BROKEN BONES.
GRINDING A NUT ON A BENCH GRINDER HE GOT METAL ABRASION IN RIGHT EYE.
HOLDING PUMP FOR TEST WHAN PUMP WAS TURNED ON. EVERYONG KNEW THE PUMP WAS TO BE TURNED ON. HOSE SLIPPED AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN THE HARD HAT. HE WAS KNOCKED TO THE FLOOR. HAD A LEFT SHOULDER ABRAS ION FROM THE HOSE.
EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING STEEL AROUND THE AREA INJURED WAS WORKING IN. A PIECE OF STEEL FLEW IN THE AIR AND HIT INJURED IN THE BACK.
HE WAS REMOVING A SCREW FROM METAL STUDS AND APPLING PRESSURE TO THE RIGHT AND THE SCREW GUN SLID OVER ALLOWING HIS HAND TO HT A SHARP EDGE.