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
273,095
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

35 matching records

Showing all 35
May 29, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Struck against a moving object

An operator was driving a haul truck down a heading when the haul truck started to slide on a downhill grade. The truck slid for roughly three headings then overturned in the travel way. The operator was wearing a seat belt and removed from the cab. EE was diagnosed with a hairline fracture on EE's left clavicle

January 13, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Dolime (Oh) Inc · Struck by falling object

While manually assisting a forklift to place a sawhorse, the north end of the sawhorse fell and struck the top of the effected employees right foot resulting in a laceration and fracture.

November 21, 2022 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Western Lime Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was adjusting roller when pallet exited conveyor and rolled over their hand. Contusion on right hand. Nothing broken.

August 17, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Tramming Fletcher Scaler and the tram motor went out causing it to free wheel downhill. Miner applied manual break. Scaler traveled 10-20 ft. and hit rib. On impact, miners leg slipped off break and hit the bracket holding the fire suppression system in cab causing a laceration.

August 4, 2020 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont (WI) LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was doing the daily task of using a forklift to empty a dumpster filled with off-spec material into a front end loader bucket. As employee went to empty the dumpster the full bucket immediately bounced back causing employee's left hand to be pinned against the forks and the frame of the dumpster.

June 26, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck against a moving object

On 6-26-2020, emp was backing up a loader and struck a parked haul truck. Was jarred and had soreness in neck. EE was taken to the ER to be evaluated and was told to rest for the next 2 days, missing both shifts. EE returned to work on 6-29-2020 at full duty.

November 14, 2018 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Western US Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was cleaning product from the ground in a congested area with a skid steer loader. The loader bucket caught the cement pad jerking the equipment. EE's right index finger was pinched between the controls and a cross beam.

February 2, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Struck against a moving object

The employee was driving haul truck in underground mine and ran over rock on road. Reported tightness in upper back but thought EE was OK. EE later requested a medical evaluation. EE was see on 2/9, and was put on restricted duty. An investigation was completed and it was determined that hitting the rock may have aggravated an exiting condition.

November 21, 2016 MT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Western US Inc · Struck against a moving object

Loading rock with loader...hit a hard spot and jolted the operator. The sudden stop caused shoulder soreness.

March 1, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Operating mechanical scaling equipment, an enclosed can. Mechanical scaler, scaling the wall, pulled rock off the wall, shook the cab of equipment. Employee was wearing seatbelt, jerked EE's body and experienced lumbar strain. Employee was seen by doc., lumbar strain. Follow up 1 week later, prescribed physical therapy. Employee working, no work restriction.

October 21, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Struck against a moving object

The haul truck the employee was driving overturned and came to a rest on the passenger side

March 20, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a haul truck traveling down rough roadway in mine. The back end of the haul truck bounced a couple times from hitting uneven road which caused injury to the lower back.

August 17, 2010 UT · Metal/Non-Metal pumper POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling on hand brake on railcar - dislocated shoulder

April 6, 2009 NY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Materials (NY) Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Loader bucket caught a rock and threw the operator forward in the 980 G seat. When he came back in the seat, he claims to have pinched a testicle. On Thursday, 4/9/09 he went to the emergency room. they said not to work on Friday. He came back on full duty on Monday, one day lost.

May 27, 2008 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Dolime (Oh) Inc · Struck by powered moving object

Employee was standing along side of a parked fork truck when a second fork truck backed around the corner hitting the employee.

February 25, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a Komatsu hydraulic hammer scaler. While scaling the face, the motion of the Komatsu scaler lunged forward.

January 20, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont (Pa) Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Unloading hydrate lime from bulk tank trailer into lime storage silo. Silo filled and transfer hose was unhooked before all pressure was drained causing lime to gush out of hose and onto employee resulting in lime getting in eyes even with safety glasses on.

November 17, 2006 UT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Western US Inc · Struck against a moving object

While hauling limestone fines, tractor trailer tipped over injuring driver's shoulder and rib.

April 28, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Western Us Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee fractured finger while checking the tension of a belt on a screen- pan feeder pulley.

April 11, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee strained back & hip while driving a truck with a broken seat.

February 9, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Materials (NY) Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee developed a headache & felt sick. Claims it was fumes in the cab. The carbon monoxide detector that is mounted in the cab did not go off. The employee was taken to the hospital and was found to have carbon monoxide in his system. He was told to rest for the day. No medication was given.

July 21, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Struck by falling object

While scaling the face of 14E - 31N, a piece of rock came off of the rib and hit the employee on the right ankle.

June 20, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Materials (NY) Inc. · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS THAT HE HURT HIS BACK WHEN HE HIT A POTHOLE ON 4/18/05 BUT IT WAS NO BIG DEAL, ON 6/20/05 HE WENT TO CHIROPRACTOR AND IS OUT OF WORK UNTIL 6/26/05. NOW HE IS OUT AGAIN

April 13, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont (Pa) Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was helping close the hood on #4 kiln with the south trolly when the coal pipe hit the top handrail and the handrail broke off and fell about 15ft striking the employee on the right arm.

September 18, 2004 UT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Western US Inc · Struck against a moving object

Slick road pre-wet to be ready for dust control. Tag axle in front of driver was down making it hard to steer. 70+ mph winds and too much speed. Driver required three stitches to his head.

June 11, 2004 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Materials (NY) Inc. · Struck against a moving object

WHILE OPERATING TRUCK, EMPLOYEE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A PENCIL ON THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK & HIT A BUMP THAT CAUSED PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

June 7, 2004 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Western US Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

INJURED WHILE WORKING ON CONVEYOR SYSTEM.

June 25, 2003 NY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lewis Quarry · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING CAT 980 LOADER ON MAIN ROAD BY THE ASPHALTH PLANT CLAIMS LOADER HIT A BUMP AND IT HURT HIS BACK. HE HURT HIS BACK NO SIMILAR WAY AT HOME A FEW YEARS AGO NOT WORK RELATED THAT TIME 7- 7-03 IN HOSPITAL WITH BLOCKED INTESTINE I DONT KKNOW IF THIS IS REPORTABLE OR NOT.

August 22, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING THE 120' JLG OUT OF 7EW BOTTOM WHEN HE RAN OVER A LARGE ROCK WITH THE FRONT WHEEL - THROWING HIM AROUND INSIDE THE BASKET. HE HIT HIS LEFT LEG AND RIGHT ARM ON THE BASK ET RAILS.

July 20, 2001 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Western US Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BAGS OF LIME WERE BEING SLID DOWN A FREE(NON-POWERED) ROLLER CONVEYOR AND A BAG GOT CAUGHT IN THE ROLLER. EMPLOYEE REACHED IN TO PULL OUT BAG AND CAUGHT HIS HAND BETWEEN TWO ROLLS. A CONVEYOR BELOW WAS PULLING ON THE CAUGHT BAG AND PINCHED HIS HAND.

January 24, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont (Pa) Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING WITH OTHERS TO HELP PUT A NEW BELT ON THE STOCKPILE CONVEYOR, WHEN THE BELT GOT STUCK ON A TROUGHING ROLLER. EE REACHED DOWN TO SEE IF HE COULD GET IT LOOSE & IT BROKE FREE ON I TS OWN STRIKING HIM ON THE HAND & CAUSING HIM A GREAT DEAL OF PAIN UP HIS ARM TO HIS SHOULDER.

September 11, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Saranac Lake Quarry · Struck against a moving object

BOULDER SLID OFF SHOT PILE STRIKING BUCKET OF LOADER.

July 24, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Dolime (Oh) Inc · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING WHEEL LOADER AT MUCK PILE, ROUGH DIGGING MAKING FLOOR. REPORTED NEXT MORNING AT BEGINNING OF SHIFT "KNOT IN MY BACK" I FELT A SNAP IN MY BACK YESTERDAY WHILE DIGGING TOE.

June 30, 2000 UT · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Western US Inc · Struck against a moving object

DRIVER OF TRUCK WAS RETURNING TO THE QUARY AT CRICKET MOUNTAIN TO PICK UP ANOTHER LOAD OF LIME ROCK. JUST PRIOR TO REACHING THE QUARRY HE FELL ASLEEP AND RAN OFF THE ROAD. THE TRUCK WAS NOT DA MAGED BUT DRIVER SUSTAINED TWO LACERATIONS ON HIS FACE AND EYE.

June 2, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Plattsburgh Quarries · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING IN SAFE ZONE, WHILE HAUL TRUCK WAS DUMPING INTO HOPPR STONES, COME OFF HAUL TRUCK, HOPPER STRICKING EMPLOYEE.

Showing all 35