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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.

Total incidents
273,095
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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September 26, 2018 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Pioneer Fuel · Struck against a moving object

Tension spring came off of brake pedal. While tramming to park equipment, pedal fell to floor causing brakes to fully engage. Employee's upper body thrown forward while seat belt kept lower body stationary creating whiplash effect.

May 17, 2018 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pioneer Fuel · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Putting plate against roller frame then placing hydraulic ram under plate. Leaned over and arm contacted control button for ram causing it to extend, catching right thumb.

November 11, 2016 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pioneer Fuel · Struck by flying object

Tech was kneeling down welding and a piece of slag came over safety glasses and into eye.

September 24, 2016 WV · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator MACHINERY
Pioneer Fuel · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a dozer when rocks fell striking and jarring the operator.

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