Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
Email me when a new incident matches these filters. One confirmation email; unsubscribe anytime.
Splitting stone, when block slipped and hit right leg. X-rays confirmed bimalleolar fracture of right ankle.
Employee was burning stone when they burned their shin. Employee applied topical burn cream and returned to work. Employee told office on Monday they were taking Monday & Tuesday off so the blisters would heal. Employee did not seek medical treatment. They returned to work on Wednesday, September 27, 2017.
Individual was splitting stone, wearing proper protective gear. Small piece of stone entered between face and the protective eye wear, striking eye. Employee cleaned eye with eyewash. Eye continued to bother employee. Co-worker took employee to medical facility for evaluation. No foreign object was found. Eye drops were prescribed. Employee did not work the following day.