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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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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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October 17, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss OTHER
Sterling Mining Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was in the mine dry changing into his work clothes to start the shift. While trying to pull his work pants on he lifted one of his legs and pulled something in his back. After seeking medical attention the employee was put on lifting and work restrictions.

August 1, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Sterling Mining Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The employee was lifting a tarp off of some cable spools and apparently disturbed a nest of wasps. The employee got stung 3 times and began to show signs of an allergic reation so he was transported by ambulance to a hospital where he received medical treatment.

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