Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
Email me when a new incident matches these filters. One confirmation email; unsubscribe anytime.
EE was pulling water hose in mine. Hose caused twisting because of tension on hose. Weight was on left foot which was on a loose rock. EE lost control of his footing and spun 180 degrees and fell to ground. No equipment was involved. EE suffered fracture to bone in left leg and misaligned left ankle.
EE allegedly claims head, shoulder, back injury when he was unloading by hand and moving a piece of steel weighing 78 lbs. He stated he caught his left heel causing him to trip and fall resulting in the injuries.
EE was walking on snow packed ice from coag distribution site. Stepped over white pipe then started over black pipe when his left leg slipped out from underneath him. Injury - right knee acl tear.
Employee was climbing down the ladder of a 980 G loader. When he slipped and fell to the right on to the rear tire thru to the concrete floor in the surface shop.
EE twisted ankle and broke small bone on top of left foot while walking underground.
Employee slipped and fell flat on back. No treatment until 5/8/09. Injury determined, was torn muscle in shoulder, surgery required.
EE alleges he slipped while walking down the conveyor and twisted his knee. Accident was not reported until 10/10/08 and was not accepted until 11/11/08. 10/10/08, EE missed 1st scheduled shift.
EE attempting to sit in his chair in the primay crusher and fell backwards. EE didn't go to a physician until 8/29/08. Was not aware of his results until 9/4/08. EE received a precription for pain in leg/back.
Injury slipped and fell on a rock injuring some muscles and possilby bruising his kidneys. He has had no surgery, but is being treated by physical therapy. He drew his first social secuirty check, also in July, so he is retired and will not return to work for us.
Employee was changing powder totes at the powder magazine on the powder truck. Employee stepped on the transmission and slipped on some hydraulic oil. Employee tried to catch himself with his left arm and it bent his arm back far enough to pop it out of the socket. Employee lost zero days and returned for his next scheduled shift.
Employee strained lower back while walking down ME157R ramp. Employee slipped and caught himself, causing a strain in his back. Injury was not reported until 7/17/06.
Ball mill operator was working in the 8th crossover cleaning. When cleaning, she hooked her foot in a rolled up hose. She lost her balance and tripped forward landing on her left wrist. Her left wrist was fractured. A splint was applied on 6/20/06 and she returned to work on her next scheduled shift.
Employee was walking down 10 belt in the secondary crusher. She slipped and grabbed onto both handrails & cracked her sternum. She didn't go to the doctor until 3/3/06. I became aware of this lost time accident on 3/6/06.
I BECAME AWARE OF A LOST TIME ACCIDENT ON 2/14/06. EE WAS LOADING A TOP SLICE ROUND WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON A ROCK (WET ROCKS ON MINE FLOOR), HITTING HIS KNEE. EE FINISHED HIS SHIFT, BUT DID NOT RETURN FOR 2 DAYS. HE THEN WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND GOT A RELEASE TO WORK ON 2/18/06. HE WORKED ONE SHIFT AND DID NOT RETURN FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK.
Employee was walking to the bus to start shift when he fell on an ice patch. He twisted his knee and went to the doctor.
EE WAS STEPPING OFF GETMAN TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY. WHILE STEPPING OFF, EE ROLLED HIS ANKLE.