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
273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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

1 matching record

One entry
June 9, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) OTHER
Missouri Sand Company, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated he didn't feel well. He was having difficulty breathing, said his chest felt tight, his arms & hands were numb. He was sweating. Ambulance arrived within ten minutes. While waiting for ambulance he was sitting next to the ice machine with the door open to cool off. Prior to not feeling well, he was using a hand grinder to smooth the edges on some metal plates.

One entry