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

9 matching records

Showing all 9
March 6, 1990 UT · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beaver Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WENT TO WALK OFF OF A SIDE HILL TO GO INTO THE PUMP HOUSE, AND SLIPPED ON ICE, FELL BACKWARDS CAUGHT MYSELF ON THE LEFT HAND AND BENT WRIST BACKWARDS.

September 9, 1986 UT · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beaver Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WALKING B2 FEEDER TO GO SUT MINER WATER OFF,EMPL SLIPPED ON RUBBER MET-ELECTRICAL MAT.EMPL BRUISED TAILBONE AND WAS GIVEN RX FOR PAIN IF NEEDED DURING WORK.EMPL RETURNED TO WORK AFTER DR VISIT. 3

November 20, 1984 UT · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beaver Creek Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A RAMCAR WHEN HE SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIS LEG AGAINST THE CAR

August 22, 1984 UT · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beaver Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIS BACK AGAINST THE FLOOR PRESCRITION FOR PAIN

November 14, 1983 UT · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beaver Creek Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A FOUR-INCH PIPE. HE SLIPPED IN THE MUD AND WAS STRUCK BY THE PIPE WHEN HE FELL. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE COMPANY DR. OFFICE ON 11-22-83 FOR EXAM AND X-RAYS RESULTS CONTUSION RIGHT TIBIA AND ANTERIOR COMPARTMENT MUSCLES. RX FOR PAIN RELIEVER.

August 2, 1983 UT · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beaver Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING OVER THE SS CAR HE STEPPED INTO THE BUCKET AND WHEN HE STEPPED OUT HE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF COAL SPRAINING HIS ANKLE SPLINT CRUTCHES LOST TIME

February 16, 1983 UT · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beaver Creek Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING WITH TWO BAGS OF ROCKDUST ON HIS SHOULDERS EMP SLIPPED IN A HOLE AND TWISTED HIS BACK PRESCRIPTION FOR PAIN AND SPASM LOW BACK STRAIN RESTRICTED DUTY

February 2, 1983 UT · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beaver Creek Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MAPPING OUT GEOLOGIC FEATURE (FAULT) WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A SMALL ROCK WHILE LOOKING AT THE ROOF. HE FELL TO THE GROUND, HITTING HIS MOUTH AGAINST A LARGE COAL BLOCK. LACERATION T O MOUTH-SUTURES.

Showing all 9