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

9 matching records

Showing all 9
January 22, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Aggregates of Delaware LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee attempted to step on material at the bottom of a rib after the employee completed identifying (spray paint) the rib. Employee fell and bruised back.

December 15, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Aggregates of Delaware LLC · Fall from machine

EE pulled off to the side of the road and exited truck 177 to add salt to the load of stone. It was 2 degrees outside and EE got ice on EE's shoe and when EE went to step down and EE fell straight down off of the step and hit the ground where EE was immobilized. 911 was called and an ambulance was sent.

December 8, 2015 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clarksville Quarry 1375 · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was in the process of cleaning off top of slurry tank, so a repair could be made to one of the screens. Employee fell through the screen.

November 28, 2014 TN · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clarksville Quarry 1375 · Fall from machine

Employee was assisting in changing out a winch motor, employee lost balance after stepping up to the maintenance deck on a Drill Tech T35 (Blast hole drilling rig) and lost balance causing him to lose traction on the deck and then fall from the deck to the ground.

September 10, 2013 TN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clarksville Quarry 1375 · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was changing screen cloth on 6x16 screen structure. Catwalk broke & he fell through, cutting his finger on the structure.

March 17, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Aggregates of Delaware LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was exiting the passenger side door of a Co-workers pick up truck and while swinging his legs toward the door felt an excruciating pain in his lower back.

May 1, 2012 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clarksville Quarry 1375 · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped off a conveyor onto wet material,causing him to lose a firm foothold.Employee was taken to the shop,where his ankle was iced for several hours.Employee stated that he wanted to see a physician.Took employee to a physician, where it was found that he had a sprained ankle.Employee returned to work on 5/2/12 @ 6:30 a.m.

March 15, 2012 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Aggregates LLC Delaware · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was in route to adjust feed gate on hopper. Upon climbing a two rung step, the employee's right boot slipped off top rung with his leg sliding down the rung and edge of catwalk. The edge of catwalk came in contact with inside right leg between knee and ankle lacerating the skin. Employee was treated and released from the local clinic with no restrictions.

Showing all 9