Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
Employee was climbing out of pump well when he slipped and fell, hitting a piece of iron, causing a cut to his left shin. This injury is only a scrap, however, the clinic put him on modified duty because of his job.
April 7, 2008MO · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
This accident has just become reportable as employee did not turn in accident until May 18,2008. He stated he fell on ice and landed on his left shoulder. It continues to bother him and the clinic put him on modified duty.
December 27, 2007MO · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was climbing over wall, slipped and caught himself causing a strained shoulder. This is now reportable because he has to have therapy. Before, he was on regular duty and waiting to see if shoulder improved. Reportable as of 7/24/07.
May 29, 2007MO · Metal/Non-Metalbarge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck handSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was working on jig, he slipped on the ladder going into the jig and sprained his back. this was not MSHA reportable at first, however, they have determined he needs therapy. He is still doing his regular job.
April 20, 2006MO · Metal/Non-Metalbarge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck handSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was tying a barge, he slipped and hit his right leg causing a bruise. this just now became reportable, because on 4/28/06, the bruise became infected. He is taking antibiotics and has a wrap on his leg. He is doing his regular job and has had no lost time.
January 3, 2006MO · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
This accident has just become reportable. Employee hurt his knee in January, but doctor thought it was only a slight strain. He was on full duty and was taking over the counter Aleve. It has been determined after an MRI that he has a slight tear in his right knee. He is continuing to work full duty but may have to have surgery in the future.
December 16, 2005MO · Metal/Non-Metalbarge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck handSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was breaking ice off of the tipple shack, slipped and fell on stairway at the dredge. He hurt his left knee. There were no fractures. This is lost time.
December 7, 2005KS · Metal/Non-Metalassayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer managementSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was climbing on the ladder of a front end loader, slipped and hit his chin.He had to have stitches in his chin.No lost time, no modified duty.
August 1, 2005MO · Metal/Non-Metalbarge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck handSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee had finished fueling the boat and was dragging the fuel hose up the bank he slipped and fell cutting his right knee. The laceration required nine stitches.
June 27, 2005MO · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fell backwards while descending loader. Employee caught himself and strained his left shoulder and lower back. This just became MSHA reportable because the clinic decided to send employee to therapy for two weeks. He is on regular duty and was never on restricted duty.
June 6, 2005MO · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was checking rollers on the conveyor when he tripped and hit his right elbow on the catwalk. This accident just became reportable because employee is going to therapy to improve his forearm and shoulder.
March 22, 2005OK · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE slipped and fell but did not want to visit the clinic. On 4/12/05 EE decided to visit the medical clinic. EE is on full duty, however, the doctor wants EE to have therapy on hip, therefore this accident is now reportable.
January 11, 2005MO · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was exiting his truck and slipped on ice and fell. He thought he would be alright and did not turn in a claim until 1/20/05. His back was still hurting so he went to an occupational clinic. He has a low back strain.
December 21, 2004MO · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
This accident was reported on 9/9/04. EE caught his boot in the ladder exiting the highloader, on 8/4/04, he fell and landed on his left knee. He thought his knee would get better and when it did not, he decided to see a dr. He is on full duty, however, he will going to therapy for two weeks. he had a left knee sprain.
June 24, 2004MO · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident was reported to us on 4/29/04. Employee was installing a tilt cylinder. He slipped and fell landing on the highloader platform. He strained his lower back on the right side.
April 6, 2004MO · Metal/Non-Metalassayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer managementSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was coming down from his highloader missed the last step and fell to the ground. He landed on his right hip and immediately started having back pain.
February 12, 2004KS · Metal/Non-Metalassayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer managementSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE SLIPPED ON ICE AND AT THE SAME TIME THE TRUCK DOOR SLAMMED ON HIS RIGHT KNEE.
December 24, 2003OK · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM A CRANE. HE SLIPPED & CAUGHT THE HANDRAIL, BUT HE FELL OFF ANYWAY HOLDING ON TO THE HANDRAIL. HE HAS A PULLED RIGHT SHOULDER. HE THOUGHT IT WOULD GET BETTER SO HE DID NOT REPORT IT UNTIL 8/14/03.
April 15, 2003MO · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE TRIPPED AND FELL ON HIS RIGHT KNEE. HE RECEIVED WHAT WE THOUGHT WAS A BRUISE. HOWEVER, IT'S STILL BOTHERING HIM SO THE DR. IS GOING TO PUT HIM IN THERAPY WHICH NOW MAKES THIS REPORTABLE.
April 8, 2003KS · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE MISSED A STEP OR LOST BALANCE AND FELL OFF STEP CAUSING A RIGHT SHOULDER INJURY. THE DOSTOR THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A BRUISE, HOWEVER IT CONTINUED TO BOTHER HIM SO THEY DID AN INJECTION WHICH M AKES THIS REPORTABLE.
December 3, 2002MO · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO SPIKE A BARGE. HE WAS CROSSING OVER & CAUGHT HIS RAIN JACKET WHICH CAUSED HIM TO FALL. HE HAS A CONTUSION ON HIS LEFT INNER THIGH.
August 6, 2001KS · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP TO ENTER THE YARD CRANE. HIS FOOT SLIPPED & HE SWUNG AROUND & PULLED HIS LEFT SHOULDER & HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE.
July 10, 2001KS · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE STEPPED WRONG ON 3-1-01 HE WAS NOT CONCERNED AND DID NOT WANT MEDICAL TREATMENT ON 6-5-01 HE ADVISED THAT HE WANTED TO GO TO THE CLINIC JUST TO HAVE HIS KNEE CHECKED. HAD MRI 6-18-01.
February 14, 2001MO · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS COMING TO WORK & STEPPED OFF SIDEWALK HE TWISTED HIS KNEE & HAS KNEESTRAIN
October 2, 2000MO · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS ADDING OIL TO CAT HIGHLOADER HE STEPPED OFF CATWALK & SLIPPED TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE XRAY INDICATED A SMALL CHIP IN BONE
July 28, 2000MO · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON