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
739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
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

3 matching records

Showing all 3
August 10, 1989 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Kimberly & K Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BELT CLAMP SLIPPED FINGERS GOT CAUGHT IN PULLEY. SEVERED TIP OF FOREFINGER ON LEFT HAND.

November 25, 1987 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Kimberly & K Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WE HAVE SMALL S7ACKER BELT TO CONVEY ROCK TO A 6 TON DUMP TRUCK I NAME WALKED UNDER STACKER BELT WHILE IT WAS IN USE AND SMALL ROCK FELL FROM BELT STRIKING I NAME ON LOWER LEFT SIDE OF HIS BAC

November 18, 1987 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Kimberly & K Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

I.NAME REMOVING3ROCK FROM CONVEYOR BELT WITH BELT OFF.ANOTHER EMPL STARTED BELT CAUSING BELT TO START CATCHING I.NAME FINGER IN DRIVE BELTS CUTTING TIP OF FINGER OFF.

Showing all 3