Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
EMPL WAS WALKING DOWN CATWALK. HE SLIPPED & FELL ONTO CATWALK DUE TO SLICK SOLED SHOES HE WAS WEARING. HE LANDED ON BUTTOCKS & RIGHT LOWER BACK. HE COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
October 31, 1990KY · Coalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
VICTIM WAS TRYING TO PRY OPEN A BREAKER PLATE TENSION ARM ON A COAL CRUSHER BY USING A JACK. THE JACK OR JACK HANDLE SLIPPED UNDER LOAD ALLOWING VICTIM'S LEFT HAND RING FINGER TO STRIKE AGAINS T A STEEL BEAM. VICTIM SUSTAINED BROKEN BONE AT 1ST KNUCKLE ON RING FINGER OF LEFT HAND.
June 11, 1990KY · Coalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING ON WEAR TRACKS NEAR PLANT WAREHOUSE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE LEFT WORK EARLY ON 5/7/90 DUE TO LOW BACK PAIN. HE RETURNED TO WORK ON 5/15/90. NO LOST TIME OR MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 5/8/90.
EE WAS USING SLATE BAR TO PUNCH OUT OR LOOSEN STUCK MATERIAL THAT HAD ACCUMULATED ON BAR SCREENS IN 1 TRUCK DUMP WHEN HE HIT HIS LEFT PALM AGAINST THE SIDE OF A CHUTE. A PIECE OF METAL BECAME LODGED IN HIS HAND. NO WORK WAS MISSED UNTIL 2-12-90. PIECE OF METAL WAS DISCOVERED BY X RAY.
December 20, 1989KY · Coalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Agipcoal Usa Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
VICTIM STEPPED INTO A SMALL DRAINAGE DITCH LOCATED AT THE COAL PULVERIZER ROOM AT THE PLANT. IN DOING SO, THE VICTIM APPARENTLY PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.
November 18, 1989KY · Coalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
VICTIM WAS USING CUTTING TORCH WHEN SPARK IGNITED RIGHT GLOVE ON INSIDE. WHEN VICTIM ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE GLOVE HOT TORCH CAME IN CONTACT WITH WRIST CAUSING BURN ON RT WRIST.
June 14, 1989KY · Coalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Agipcoal Usa Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
WHILE WORKING NERA CAUSTIC SODA TANK IN PLANT VICTIM STEPPED INSPILLED MATERIAL RESULTING FROM A RUPTURE CAUSTIC SODA LINE. VICTIM WAS WEARING WARN BOOTS, WHICH ALLOWED CAUSTIC SODA TO GET ON HIS RIGHT FOOT CAUSING A CHEMCIAL BURN.
May 31, 1989KY · Coalcrane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, riggerPOWERED HAULAGE
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A PAN SCRAPER ON THE REFUSE IMPOUNDMENT FILLING IN UNEVEN AREAS WITH COARSE REFUSE MATERIAL. ONE WHEEL HIT A RUTTED OUT AREA CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO TURN SUDDENLY AND RESULTING IN INJURY TO VICTIM'S RT. ARM AND MUSCLE PULLING LEFT SIDE.
May 24, 1989WV · Coalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING COLON CANCER CAUSE IS UNKNOWN.THIS REPORT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.MSHA INVESTIGATIONS TO DATE HAVE NOT SHOEN THIS CONDITION TO HAVE AN OCCUPATIONAL O RIGIN.REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED DUE TO A PART 50AUDIT.
April 24, 1989KY · Coalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
CLEANING OUT BAR SCREENS ON 3 RD LEVEL OF #2 DUMP WHILE PUNCHING STUCK MATERIAL WITH SLATE BAR VICTIMS SHOULDER HIT EDGE OF METAL CHUTE BRUISED LEFT SHOULDER.
January 1, 1989KY · Coalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
INJURED WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING CANCEROUS TUMOR IN HIS ABDOMEN CAUSE IS UNKNOWN.THIS REPORT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.MSHA INVESTIGATIONS TO DATE HAVE NOT SHOWN THIS CONDITION TO HAVE AN OCCUPATIONAL ORIGION.REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED DUE TO A PART 50 AUDIT.
December 8, 1988KY · Coallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
TRIPPPED ON BEAM FRO COAL CRUSHERON 3RD FLOOR AT PREP PLANT ON 3-8-88. SOME PAIN FORM TWISTED KNEE .LEFT . NO LOST TIME OR MED TREATEMNT ON 2-27-89 MISSSED WORK DUE TO INJ.
I NAME DRIVER O0 THE COAL TRUCK FELL ASLEEP AND STRUCK I NAME PERSONEL VEHICLE ON HAULAGE ROAD LEADING FROM MINE.I NAME WAS RIDING WITH I NAME AND WAS INJURED.THE CONTRACTORS TRUCK FAILED TO T RN A CURVE STRI7KING I NAME PICKUP.
I NAME DRIVER O0 THE COAL TRUCK FELL ASLEEP AND STRUCK I NAME PERSONAL VECICLE ON HAULAGE ROAD LEADING FROM THE MINE.I NAME WAS RIDING WITH I NAME AND ALSO LOST TIME DUE TO INJURY.I NAME FAIL TO TURN IN A CU9VE,STRICKING I NAME PICKUP.
January 27, 1986WV · Coalmotorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
THE INJURED WAS GATHERING UP SCRAP METAL OUT OF THE COAL PIT. HE SLIPPED OFF TIRE ON ENDLOADER & FELL ON H IS ELFT FOREARM & LEFT LEG. FRACTURED DISTAL RADIUS.
July 4, 1985WV · Coaltipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Enoxy Coal Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
FELL FROM CATWALK INJURY L ANKLE
April 10, 1985KY · Coalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON