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
739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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
April 29, 1999 KY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M A Walker Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WELDING ON FEEDER BOX FOR 1 SCREEN CLIMBING DOWN TO GET MORE WELDING RODS. GRIP CONVEYOR WITH HAND TO LOWER HIMSELF TO WALK DECK-FELT PAIN IN BACK AND HIP.

July 13, 1994 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M A Walker Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ASCENDING STEPS TO HAUL TRUCK - STEPS WERE SLICK - EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND WEDGED FOOT BETWEEN STEPS AND FRONT BUMPER - EMPLOYEE SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE.

August 9, 1993 KY · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M A Walker Llc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STEPPED OFF THE TAILGATE OF MINE PICKUP TRUCK, SLIPPED ON WET FLOOR, TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF, TURNED BACK THE WRONG WAY & STRAINED BACK.

May 13, 1991 KY · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M A Walker Llc · Fall from machine

EE SLIPPED ASCENDING LADDER TO JUMBO FACE FRILL. HE FELL BACKWARDS AND LANDED ON BACK. TAKEN IMMEDIATLY BY AMBULANCE TO HOSPITAL.

Showing all 5