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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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273,095
Of which fatal
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Years on record
2000–2026
Classifications
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April 9, 2009 TN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was putting up mining light when he felt an itching/burning on his left arm. It is assumed he was bit by a spider. Bite became infected and had to be lanced and drained.

June 7, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working in the shop. Turned to pick up bolt and felt a pain in his back. Refused medical treatment at the time but came in the next day with catch in his back. Referred to doctor and diagnosed as back strain. No lost time, placed or limited duty not to pick up over 10 lbs.

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