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

71 matching records

Showing 50 of 71
April 28, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While coming down from changing breathers on hyd tank, employees left foot slipped from bottom step of the ladder. He landed on the edge of his foot causing it to twist to the left. He was taken to the hospital and given a full duty release but on a follow up exam (05/06/08) it was discovered that he had soft tissue damage and was put on Restricted Duty.

March 20, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting loading blast holes when he fell backwards into a 4 foot deep hole. He remained working for about one hour, and then collapsed. He was diagnosed with a massive concussion.

March 17, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was walking ground gave way and employee fell backwards into a hole and left ankle was caught between two rocks and twisted

December 18, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking between core tables and to avoid some water she stepped over to the right side. The grate was sticking up a 1/2" above the others and her toe caught on the grate. She tried to catch herself as she was falling but she twisted her body and fell on her right side. She went to the doctor on 5/27/08 and this was when it became a Lost Time.

August 1, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing ladder to empty dust pots and slipped. He spun around and slid down the ladder. His arm got caught on a bolt causing a laceration.

July 19, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall from machine

The operator was climbing up on his machine and slipped off causing the operator to land on the back of his heel twisting his ankle. He wasn't reportable until a follow up visit on 9/18 showed he had a torn achilles tendon.

May 6, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall from machine

The employee climbed up onto the tie rod on one of the Liebherr T282B haul trucks so he could tigthen an overhead fitting. The employee slipped on the tie rod, lost his balance and fell approximately 4 feet to the ground, landing on his right foot.

February 24, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall onto or against objects

Tripping rods in. After connection, stepped back and stepped into deck hole for rods. Fell against stool straining back.

February 15, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall from ladders

Individual was on a ladder, tightening a hydraulic fitting when the fitting broke, releasing hydraulic oil. This startled the individual which caused him to step back off the ladder, he then fell to the ground and injured his right elbow and wrist.

January 15, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking towards 505 water truck to work on it when he slipped and fell on the ice.

January 7, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was getting off work she went to load into the Cortez Van when she slipped and fell on the ice causing a strain to her right shouder. Resulting in modified work

December 30, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall onto or against objects

While walking up the stairs at mine operations,he reached the top step and slipped on the top of the walk way falling on his right knee and hitting his right shoulder against the building causing(A strain to his right shoulder at the rotater cuff)

November 18, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall onto or against objects

The lifting eye pulled out of the cyclone causing the cyclone to fall, EE backed up stumbeled striking his right elbow on the grating causing a laceration.

October 17, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

In adverse weather conditions, a driller helper stepped down from a water truck, slipping and twisting his knee.

October 13, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall onto or against objects

Employe was washing down in #8 agitator when he slipped in the mud and hit his left hand against a support beam causing a laceration to his L index finger.

March 26, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MINER WAS STEPPING OUT OF TRACTOR & UPON CONTACT WITH THE GROUND HE TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

February 15, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Got out of pickup, slipped on ice, pulled leg muscles. 2 days sedentary duty.

January 28, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barrick Turquoise Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted her left knee jumping a parking lot ditch filled with water.

January 13, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall from machine

EE SAID HE WAS DISMOUNTING DRILL #26 WHEN HE SLIPPED CAUSING A STRAIN TO HIS LEFT WRIST.

December 3, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall onto or against objects

Tripping pipe out of hole, he slipped and bent his finger back. He hyperextended his finger.

August 17, 2005 MT · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Golden Sunlight Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped down from 2 foot high pipe and slipped in the slurry twisting his ankle and chipped a bone in his left foot.

August 12, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was walking down shaft ramp to the 1715 shop. While walking on the ramp, he came to a slick spot. Left foot slipped forward and over-extended left knee.

July 16, 2005 MT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Golden Sunlight Mines Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee had just finished fueling the haul truck and was climbing the ladder on the front of the haul truck. The employee slipped on the bottom rung of the ladder, striking his left knee against the truck bumper. (Note: this employee had surgery and a pin 9 years earlier on this knee.)

July 9, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Struck by falling object

MINER PULLED JACKLEG OFF RIB, SLIPPED ON HOSES AND FELL DOWN. THE LEG OF THE JACKLEG FELL ACROSS THE LOWER PART OF MINERS LEFT LEG

June 27, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

MINER WAS REMOVING SPLIT SET OFF BOLTER. MINER SLIPPED AND STARTED TO FALL. HE CAUGHT HIS WEIGHT BY GRABBING RIB WITH RIGHT ARM. MINER FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AND RIGHT ELBOW.

May 8, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Placer Dome U. S. Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

CHANGING PIPE ON LEACH PAD. ROCKY SLOPE ON LEACH PAD CAUSED THE EE TO SLIP AND FALL BACKWARD, LANDING ON A SOFTBALL-SIZED ROCK AND CAUSING A LARGE BRUISE ON THE LEFT BUTTOCK. GIVEN PRESCRIPTION FOR PAIN PILLS AT ER; X-RAYS NEGATIVE. (DELAY IN FILING INJURY REPORT BECAUSE COMPANY THOUGHT ONLY 1X INJECTION FOR PAIN WAS GIVEN AT ER.)

January 30, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Placer Dome U. S. Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Cold weather, icy frozen ground conditions. Worker had both feet on the ground when she lost her footing, fell backwards to the ground striking her tailbone on the frozen surface.

January 11, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner slipped on snow walking to # 2 shaft, fell down spraining right wrist.

January 11, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Placer Dome U. S. Inc. · Fall from machine

EE IS A HAUL TRUCK DRIVER. HE WAS DESCENDING THE LADDER FROM THE CAB AREA OF THE TRUCK. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE WINDY, ICY, WITH BLOWING SNOW. EE SLIPPED AND FELL APPROX. 8-10 FEET, LANDING ON HIS BACK IN A SNOWDRIFT. NOTE: THIS BECAME REPORTABLE BECAUSE OF PRESCRIPTIONS. EE WAS BACK TO WORK FOR NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT.

October 18, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Ee was walking to the pickup truck when he fell & injured his shoulder. Snow on the ground may have contributed to the fall. Ee can give no explanation for the fall & there are no witnesses.

September 12, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall from machine

Employee was putting away a tool in upper tool box on water truck. His foot slipped off the step, then his hand slipped off the hand rail and he fell about 3 feet to the ground. He put out his left hand to catch his fall and fractured his left wrist.

August 15, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Placer Dome U. S. Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DESCENDING BLAST HOLE DRILL RIG, MISSED LAST STEP. TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF WITH LEFT ARM AND DISLOCATED SHOULDER.

June 20, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CHANGING A FLUSHING HEAD ON 3804 BOLTER, EE SLIPPED IN THE MUD AND LOST HIS FOOTING. HE GRABBED THE BOLTER WITH HIS RIGHT HAND AND TWISTED TO THE LEFT TO KEEP PART FROM HITTING HIS LEFT LEG, AND HURT HIS LOWER BACK.

June 13, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Placer Dome U. S. Inc. · Fall from ladders

EE did not hook up ladder properly, and so he fell with the ladder when he was climbing it.

May 6, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall onto or against objects

Wind gust blew up edge of liner, EE was standing on the liner which caused him to lose his footing.

April 15, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING UNIT 2728 LUBE TRACTOR UP THE MAD DECLINE WHEN A HOSE BLEW OFF THE GREASE PUMP. AFTER STOPPING THE TRACTOR HE BEGAN TO DISMOUNT FROM THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. AS HE STEPPED DOWN WITH HIS LEFT FOOT, HE TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

March 2, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barrick Turquoise Ridge Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS WORKING ON A SCREEN. HE NEEDED ANOTHER TOOL, SO HE UNTIED HIS LANYARD FROM HIS SAFETY HARNESS TO DESCEND TO THE GROUND. HE SLIPPED ON SOME ICE AND SNOW, AND FELL APPROX. 4 1/2 FEET, LANDING ON HIS BACK.

February 28, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal shotcrete, gunite worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EE WAS WALKING TO THE SHAFT FROM THE OFFICE, WHEN HE SLIPPED ON SNOW & ICE THAT WAS ON THE ROAD. THE EE LANDED ON HIS BACK WHEN HE FELL. THE EE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTN. UNTIL MARCH 22,2004 & AGAIN ON APRIL 6, 2004.

December 18, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal stoper miner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING A MINER LIFT UP A PLUGGER AFTER THE MINER HAD FINISHED DRILLING A 4 FOOT HOLE. THE EE HAD HIS RIGHT FOOT ON A 2X4 SUPPORT THAT WAS LAYING ON THE 2 INCH SIDE. WHILE PULLING THE PLUGGER OUT OF THE HOLE THE EE'S FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE 2X4. THE EE STATED THAT HE FELT A POP IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.

March 24, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Placer Dome U. S. Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DISMOUNTING TOP LANDING ON WASH BAY, RIGHTFOOT CAUGHT IN TOP LANDING , RIGHT LEG AND KNEE GOT TWISTED MOMENTARILY

February 4, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Struck by falling object

EE SLIPPED ON A WORK DOCK 1HIL CARRYING A CASING SUB. SUB THEN LANDED ON HIS ANKLE, INJURING A LIGAMENT. ORIGINALLY THOUGHT TO BE A FRACTURE, XRAY SHOWED NO FRACTURE.

December 6, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS PUMPING FUEL INTO TANKS ON BACK OF PICKUP. HOSE WAS TANGLED WHILE STRAIGHTENING HOSE, HE SLIPPED AND CUT LEFT SHIN ON SIDEBOARD OF PICKUP BOX, REQUIRED 3 STITCHES.

October 16, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall from machine

EE WAS GETTING OFF THE 451 TIGER, HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE STEP AND LANDING ON HIS RIGHT KNEE HESTRAINED HIS KNEE.

September 19, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Placer Dome U. S. Inc. · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STEPING OFF LUBE TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL.

March 8, 2002 MT · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Golden Sunlight Mines Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE HAD BEEN ADJUSTING A BRACKET AT THE TOP OF THE DRILL BOOM, AS HE STEPPED ONTO THE DRILL CAB HE SLIPPED ON THE OILY CAB SURFACE & BRUISED HIS LEFT RIB CAGE AREA. EE WORKED 3/9/02 & REPORTED OFF ON 3/11/02. EMPLOYER WAS NOT NOTIFIED UNTIL 3/11/02.

February 11, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WATCHING LOW PRESSURE END OF PUMP DISCHARGE WHEN PLUG IN 4" LINE DISCHARGED, CAUSING 4" RUBBER HOSE TO STRIKE EE IN CHEST, KNOCKING HIM DOWN. HIT BACK OF HEAD ON ROCKS.

Showing 50 of 71