Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
WAS LIFTING 2-15/16 BEARING UP ONTO A SHELF, IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HANDS AND FALLING ONTO THE RIGHT FOOT, BEHIND STEEL TOE BOOTS HE WAS WEARING.MR. PEPON IS AN OUTSIDE CONTRACTOR-INDEPENDENT.
August 5, 1996OH · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanPOWERED HAULAGE
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE LOADING ROLLERS ON A CONVEYOR, PINCHED LEFT RING FINGER BETWEEN THE ROLLER AND CONVEYOR.
April 1, 1996OH · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WAS CUTTING RUBBER BELTING FOR SKIRT RUBBER. HE WAS CUTTING THROUGH RUBBER BELTING WITH UTILITY KNIFE AND JAMMED KNIFE INTO HIS UPPER RIGHT LEG CAUSING LACERATION.
December 9, 1995OH · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE PICKING UP 992C LOADER BUCKET PIN, PIN SLIPPED AND HIT THUMB - LEFT.
July 6, 1995OH · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanPOWERED HAULAGE
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE REPLACING V BELTS ON #2 PRIMARY DRIVE MOTOR, V BELTS WERE PLACED ON SHIEVE & HE WAS HELPING TO ROLL SHIEVE AROUND TO EVEN UP THE SLACK ON THE 2-5 BAND V BELT SET. THE TIPS OF THE GLOVE ON THE LEFT HAND CAUGHT IN THE BELT & PULLED THEFINGERS INTO THE SHIEVE & V BELT PINCH POINT.
June 30, 1995OH · Metal/Non-Metalwelder (shop)MACHINERY
WHILE TRYING TO HAMMER A WEAR PLATE IN PLACE, HE WAS GETTING HIMSELF IN POSITION AND HIT HIS SHIN ON A CROSS BEAM.
January 23, 1995OH · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE CARRYING OXYGEN TANK TO WORK TRUCK, SLIPPED ON ICE, TWISTED BACK.
December 7, 1994OH · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
TAKING TIN LID SEAL OFF ANTIFREEZE DRUM BUNG TINCURLED UP CUTTING LITTLE FINGER. 3 STITCHES.
November 17, 1994OH · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS HELPING DIG OUT CRUSHER BY GRABBING ROCK'S OUT SIDE DOOR. EMPLOYEES INSIDE CRUSHER WERE THROWING ROCKS OUT THE DOOR. INJURED STUCK HIS HEAD INTO CRUSHER & WAS STRUCK BY A ROCK.
May 15, 1994OH · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
PUTTING PATCH IN CENTER DECK OF WET MILL SCREENS WHEN CLIMBING OUT TWISTED SHOULDER (L)
April 29, 1994OH · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
CHANGING HAMMERS IN ROTER FOR CRUSHER. HOLDING THE WRENCH TO LOSEN BOLTS FOR WEDGES. EE HAD HIS HAND BETWEEN THE WRENCH AND THE ROTOR, INSTEAD OF PUTTING WRENCH AGAINST THE ROTOR. INJURING RIG HT HAND.
October 3, 1993OH · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE CHANGING HAMMERS IN CRUSHER #4 A WEDGE THAT HOLDS THE ROTOR FROM TURNING CAME LOOSE & LET THE ROTOR TURN, CAUSING THE HAMMER TO STRIKE RIGHT KNEE.
October 1, 1993OH · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WHILE CHIPPING AT A FRESH WELD, A WELD PIECE OGOT INTO RIGHT EYE.
June 27, 1993OH · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE LOADING CRIBBING ONTO THE BACK OF A PICKUP, ARM (RIGHT) WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO OF THE CRIBBING BLOCKS CAUSING CONTUSION.
June 3, 1993OH · Metal/Non-Metalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)POWERED HAULAGE
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE OPERATING GRADALL FORK LIFT, HE LIFTED CHAIN THAT WEIGHED 1292 LBS. AFTER LIFTING THE CHAIN INTO THE AIR, HE PROCEEDED TO BACK UP AND IN SO DOING, BACKED UP OVER A MOUND OF STONE FINES CAUSING THE MCAHINE TO UPSET. MACHINE FRAME CAUGHT AND BROKE RIGHT ANKLE.
January 22, 1993OH · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanMACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INSTALLING WEAR PLATES IN SURGE BIN. EE TACK WELDED ONE CORNER IN PLACE, THEN PUT TENSION ON PLATE WITH CRANE TO LIFT OTHER CORNER UP. LOWER CORNER WAS HANGING UP. HE WENT TO TRIM THIS WITH A TORCH, THE TACK WELD BROKE AND PLATE SWUNG OUT, PINNING HIM TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HOPPER.
November 23, 1992OH · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CLIMBING UP TO OPERATE 992C CAT LOADER.WHEN HE GOT TO THE TOP OF THE LADDER AND ON THE LANDING HE SLIPPED AND FELL INTO THE HAND RAIL WITH HIS UPPER RIGHT ARM CAUSING PAIN.HE SLIPPED ON FUEL T
Lafarge Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances
WAS INJURED WHEN HE USED HIS CIGARETTE LIGHTER TO LOOK INTO TOOL BOX AT NIGHT. CAN OF WD40 HAD BEEN KNOCKED OVER AND WAS SPRAYING INTO THE BAX CAUSING A FLSH OF FIRE WHEN IT WAS IGNITED BY TH E LIGHTER.
July 18, 1992OH · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanMACHINERY
USING AIR POWER GRINDER REPAIRING SPLICE ON 3 GALLEY BELT. DID NOT FEEL ANYTHING BUT MAN WORKING WITH HIM NOTICED RED SPOT IN EYE. AFTER THAT EYE BECAME SORE AND SWOLLEN.
June 29, 1992OH · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WHILE TRYING TO DISLODGE A ROCK IN TAIL PULLEY ON CRUSHER FEEDER BELT, THE HEAVY STEEL BAR SLIPPED AND WHILE TRYING TO HANG ONTO THE BAR, IT STRAINED RIGHT SHOULDER.
June 12, 1992OH · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING BOXES ON TOP SHELF IN STORAGE ROOM SHE REACHED UP & AROUND A BOX & CUT HER FINGER ON THE METAL SHELF SHE TREATED IT ON THE SAME DAY BUT IT GOT INFECTED SO SHE HAD TO GO TO THE DOC & HAVE IT TREATED
November 6, 1991OH · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON A WATERLINE AT 7X QUARRY. HE WAS WELDING AROUND THE PIPE AT THE BREAK. WHEN HE BENT OVER TO WELD UNDER THE PIPE HIS HELMET FELL OFF HIS HEAD AS HE STRUCK AN ARK AND THE WELDING FLASH HIS EYES.
October 1, 1991OH · Metal/Non-Metalprep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MOVE A SMALL SHANTY INTO #6 MILL. WHILE PUTTING IT UP ON THE DOCK IT STARTED TO TIP AND EMPLOYEE TRIED TO STOP SAME AND GOT KNOCKED OFF FROM THE DOCK. HE FELL APPROX. 4' A ND STRUCK HIS LEFT KNEE. HE DID NOT GO TO DOCTOR AT THIS TIME. AS TIME WENT BY, HIS KNEE STARTED TO HURT MORE AND MORE AND HE FINALLY WENT TO DOCTOR ON 11-12-91. DOCTOR SAID HE MAY HAVE A CRA
September 12, 1991PA · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
MAN WAS MOVING A HALF BARREL WITH OIL WHEN THUMB ON LEFT AHND WAS CUT.
August 21, 1991WV · Metal/Non-Metalbeltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor riderSTEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
THE EE WAS COMING OFF OF THE BOOM ON THE MANITOWOC 4600 CRANE TO THE ROOF OF A BLDG ON 10 DERRICK HE STEPPED ON A CABLE ON THE ROOF TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE.
EMPLOYEE PUTTING BREAKING HAMMER IN TOOL BOX. HE STEPPED ON A ROCK CAUSING HIM TO SLIP AND FALL DOWN. HE HIT HIS THUMB ON A ROCK, CUTTING IT.
July 10, 1991PA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WENT TO CHECK ONR IVER PUMP WAS RETURNING TO PLANT STEPPED ONT HE CONVEYOR. EMPLOYEE FELL FOR UNKNOWN REASON LANDING ON HIS LEFT SIDE. BRUISING HIP AND LEFT ARM ADN ALSO RIGHT ARM.
July 6, 1991PA · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING UP ON THE CONVEYOR ROLLERS TO LEVEL THEM UP.THE BAR HE WAS USING SLIPPED AND HIT HIM ON THE UPPER LIP CAUSING A LACERATION.FIVE STITCHES WERE REQUIRED TO SEW UP CUT.
March 25, 1991OH · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorMACHINERY