A mine employee was walking on uneven ground and slipped on some gravel causing EE to fall. EE received a laceration on EE's right knee which required 3 sutures. EE was released back to duty with lifting restrictions
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
Alert me on this search
Email me when a new incident matches these filters. One confirmation email; unsubscribe anytime.
3 matching records
Showing all 3
October 20, 2024
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Castle Mountain Venture · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Castle Mountain Venture · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was assisting in laying dripline on side slope of leach pad when they stepped on an unstable rock resulting in a sprain to their right ankle and knee.
May 31, 2021
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Castle Mountain Venture · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was collecting MET samples when EE turned to reach the sample paperwork and rolled EE's right ankle.
Showing all 3