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

5 matching records

Showing all 5
November 5, 1992 IA · Coal drill operator MACHINERY
American Coals Corp · Struck by flying object

WE WERE NOTIFIED BY EMPLOYEE 11/09/92 THAT METAL WEARINGS FROM THE EXPLORATION DRILL BLEW INTO HIS EYES 11/5/92. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON 11/6/92, RETURNING TO WORK 11/9/92.

July 6, 1991 IA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
American Coals Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS USING STEAM CLEANER ON 992 ENDLOADER WHEN HE BURNED TOP OF LEFT FOOT. HE JUMPED BACK ONTO THE FLATBED OF STEAM CLEANER TRUCK AND STEPPED ON A NAIL THAT WAS IN A 2" X 4" BOARD. HE RECEIVED FIRST AID FOR THE BURN AND LATER WENT TO DOCTOR TETANUS SHOT.

August 31, 1988 IA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
American Coals Corp · Flash burns (welding)

HELPING FORMAN WELD-FLASH FROM WLDER BURNT EYES.

October 6, 1987 IA · Coal drill operator MACHINERY
American Coals Corp · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING COAL 8RILL-CUT HAND ON DRILL STEELS.

February 6, 1987 IA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
American Coals Corp · Struck by flying object

CUTTING STEEL O3 LOADER.PIECE OF STEEL FLEW OFF SHAFT INTO EYE.

Showing all 5