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
739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
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

3 matching records

Showing all 3
July 1, 1986 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Lone Star Cement Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STATED3THAT HE WAS USING A TWO WHEEL CART TO PULL 2 CASES OF SHOT GUN SHELLS 65 LBS EACH UP A FLIGHT OF STAIRS WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK

June 6, 1986 VA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Lone Star Cement Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED3THAT HE WAS MOVING A 55 GALLON OIL DRUM WITH A PORTABLE AIR POWERED PUMP INSIDE WITH A 2 WHEEL CART WHEN THE BARREL OVERTURNED STRIKING HIS HAND WITH THE PUMP

June 13, 1983 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Lone Star Cement Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS WORKING ANOTHER TO MOVE NEW WEAR PLATES INTO POSITION TO INSTALL IN A DRAG CONVEYOR. THEY WERE USING A HAND CART TO HELP MOVE THE PIECES. ONE PERSON LOST HIS GRIP WEIGHT FELL, PI NCHING 2 FINGERS BETWEEN THE OBJECT & FLOOR GRATING.

Showing all 3