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Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.

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273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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March 20, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Colorado Lava Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee reached in to clear some bags that were stuck in the machine. The machine had been stopping and starting, and while it was stopped for a noticeable period of time, EE thought is would be safe to retrieve the bags. Instead of shutting the machine off first, he reached in. The machine started again and the employee's hand was caught between the belt and the rollers.

November 17, 2004 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Colorado Lava Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was helping reblock jaw crusher, and blocks gave way. Machine dropped 6" and the cross member hit employee between shoulder blades.

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