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

1 matching record

One entry
November 21, 1991 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Milpark Drilling Fluids · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CRUSHING ORE WHEN A LARGE ROCK BECAME LODGED BETWEEN THE TAIL PULLEY AND THE CONVEYOR FRAME. HE TRIED TO FREE THE ROCK WHEN HE STRAINED HIS ARM.

One entry