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
January 19, 2001 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Oneonta Stone Quarries, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SAW OPERATOR WAS TURNING SAW BED. UNKNOWN REASONBED TURNED SLIGHTLY THEN JAMMED CAUSING HAND AND WRIST TO BE TURNED OVER. ORIGINAL INJURY DIAGNOSED AS A DISLOCATED THUMB. X-RAY SHOWED A BROKEN WRIST.

One entry