Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
Employee was working in the paste tailing basement using a skid steer loader to clean up. He reached over to pick some trash when he felt a sharp pain in the back of his right leg.
Employee was starting a HCL burner when he looked into the flame eye and he received burns to his face.
March 27, 2015CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was walking outside in close proximity to work area. Ground surface was uneven due to tire tracks/equipment tracks. Employee rolled/twisted his left ankle.
February 10, 2015CA · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerOTHER
Molycorp Minerals · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee was operating/driving a forklift to the laydown yard. While in route a bee flew under his safety glasses and stung him in the right cornea of his eye causing an ulcerated infection.
February 8, 2015CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was attempting to remove a 2" nipple that was frozen into a valve with two pipe wrenches. He was using great force and felt pain in his abdomen. Was not a reportable incident at the time but now is scheduled for surgery to repair umbilical hernia.
November 3, 2014CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was walking between bags of product when he tripped on a pallet. He latter complained of back pain and received physical therapy treatment for a strain.
November 2, 2014CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Molycorp Minerals · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee was dumping a press and scraping materials off of the plates to load into product bins, when he got to the last three plates, he went to move one of the plates and splashed product in his eyes and mouth. The employee was wearing ppe at the time
Employee was assisting in repositioning of trailer mounted welding machine in order to attach to truck hitch so that welding machine could be moved to Pronto Constructors yard.
July 18, 2014CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorPOWERED HAULAGE
Employee was troubleshooting pressure switch problems at a PLC cabinet, when he turned to walk away and his right knee gave way.
April 30, 2014CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Molycorp Minerals · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee was removing lockout locks from a column cell when he accidentally got acid in his boots, he didn't notice it at first until later he realized that his foot was burning and he was treated for burns on his foot
March 21, 2014CA · Metal/Non-Metaloutside foreman, leadmanPOISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee was exposed to CL2 vapors while conducting an inspection of the area, he received medical treatment for lung irritation.
March 4, 2014CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was unplugging a drain hose when he was sprayed with materials which got under his safety glasses and in his eye.
February 26, 2014CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Molycorp Minerals · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee inhaled some chemical fumes causing irritation
February 4, 2014CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
During material movement driver stepped out of semi tractor and a rock rolled under his left foot when he stepped on it causing the driver to jerk to keep his balance which in turn popped his left knee.
August 3, 2013CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techPOWERED HAULAGE
While the employee was driving UTV down to the North Access road to lower plateau he made S-turns and the UTV rolled on side.
July 11, 2013CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee stated that he tripped on a bolt stud that was sticking out of the concrete, this caused a pop in his ankle, the employee decided to go to the doctor on 7/17/13
Molycorp Minerals · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Employee was preparing 8' section of 10" pipe to be welded and installed. Employee unbolted upper portion of pipe to install purge valve. upper section of pipe came free began to slide off rack, employee grabbed for pipe and his left thumb for caught between pipe and angle iron of pipe rack.
Employee was checking his grinder and putting the handle to the other side and pushed the trigger and it started and came in contact with his left index.
Molycorp Minerals · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was turning a manual wheel valve with a wrench when the wrench slipped and he pinched his finger between the wrench and part of the valve requiring medical treatment
May 16, 2013CA · Metal/Non-Metalmechanic helperOTHER
Employee was gathering material and the wind was blowing and got something in his eye.
May 13, 2013CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was walking - pieces of plywood were covering a u-drain, employee caught the toe boot on a piece of plywood and fell down jamming his ring finger on his right hand
April 19, 2013CA · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
A miner had parked his haul truck and climbed down out of the vehicle, he then proceed to swing the wheel chock into place under the tire when he felt a pull to his right arm
April 15, 2013CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
Employee was using a Metabo Grinder. The Metabo bounced back after coming in contact with the 1 1/2" pipe being cut. Metabo blade contacted employees middle left finger.
Employee reported that he had hurt his left shoulder, he alleged that it might have occurred when he was putting together office furniture and disposing of tires into a dumpster
January 10, 2013CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Molycorp Minerals · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
While moving a 6" pipe in pipe rack #4, employee had his right index finger caught between the pipe and a steel beam.
December 31, 2012CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was trying to close a 6 inch water line valve when he felt a strain or pull in his right shoulder/bicep muscle. At the time he didn't feel the need to be seen by a physician, he later requested that he be seen for observation.
Parking lot was iced over from the previous nights snow storm and employees were waiting to get the ok to go to work. GF went to truck to get a sign in sheet to take names of those who were there. Slipped on ice and dislocated left knee.
Molycorp Minerals · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was loading hard insulation shields into a man-lift for installation when he pinched the middle finger on his right hand. The pinch resulted in a laceration that required sutures to close. The employee was released back to work without restrictions.
EE was pulling a 3 conductor number 6 cable with eight other miners, the pull was 450 feet. Men were spaced about 50 feet apart in cable tray. The pull was on 12/8/2012 and the injury was reported on 12/10/12. The injury was to the left shoulder.
December 6, 2012CA · Metal/Non-Metalminer, prospector, necRESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee got off of site bus and was walking to the lunch tent on the south end of the Separations Pad, exposed to chemical in the air.
December 6, 2012CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techRESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee got off of site bus and was walking to the lunch tent on the south end of the Separations Pad, exposed to chemical in the air.
December 6, 2012CA · Metal/Non-Metalelectrician, linemanRESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee got off of site bus and was walking to the lunch tent on the south end of the Separations Pad, exposed to chemical in the air.
December 6, 2012CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanRESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee got off of site bus and was walking to the lunch tent on the south end of the Separations Pad, exposed to chemical in the air.
December 6, 2012CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanRESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee got off of site bus and was walking to the lunch tent on the south end of the Separations Pad, exposed to chemical in the air.
December 6, 2012CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techRESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee got off of site bus and was walking to the lunch tent on the south end of the Separations Pad, exposed to chemical in the air.
December 6, 2012CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanRESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee got off of site bus and was walking to the lunch tent on the south end of the Separations Pad, exposed to chemical in the air.
December 6, 2012CA · Metal/Non-Metalelectrician helperRESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee got off of site bus and was walking to the lunch tent on the south end of the Separations Pad, exposed to chemical in the air.
December 6, 2012CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techRESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee got off of site bus and was walking to the lunch tent on the south end of the Separations Pad, exposed to chemical in the air.
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