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

5 matching records

Showing all 5
December 30, 2020 KY · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
AB&J Coal Company, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

While working on the C.O. Monitoring system the employee slipped forward. While off balance, reached for the C.O. cable pulling muscles in shoulders and back as well as thinking they may have torn rotator cups on both sides.

December 10, 2007 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A B & J Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee claimed he was reaching for supplies when his knee slipped and slid down between tire and frame of the roof bolter he was operating resulting in his knee being twisted. The roof bolter was stationary at the time of injury.

March 26, 2007 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A B & J Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was loading parts and supplies, tripped and fell with a hydraulic boom jack in his hands. When he fell he caught his finger between the jack and the metal frame of a Mac 8 transport buggy resulting in a fractured fingertip and cut.

April 10, 2002 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A B & J Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS HELPING THE REST OF THE EES TO ADVANCE THE BELT WHEN HE TRIPPED & FELL STRIKING HIS KNEE ON THE MINE FLOOR.

January 24, 2000 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A B & J Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE ALLEDGED THAT HE TRIPPED OVER MINER CABLE AND FELL ON RT KNEE.

Showing all 5