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
739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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

3 matching records

Showing all 3
February 24, 1990 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Highway Pavers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE OPERATING A CHAIN SAW A FOREIGN OBJECT ENTERED HIS LEFT EYE. AFTER IRRITATION PERSISTED THE OPERATOR WENT TO A MEDICAL CLINIC TO HAVE THE OBJECT REMOVED.

July 5, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Highway Pavers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BRAKE MADE A QUICK RELEASE.

December 18, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Highway Pavers Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPL CUTTING PI9CE OF METAL WITH CUTTING TORCH PIECE OF HOT METAL FLEW UP INTO LEFT EYE CAUSING INJURY.EMPL NOT WEARING SAFETY EQUIP.

Showing all 3