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 1 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

2 matching records

Showing all 2
September 3, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator Fatality · FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Specialty Sand Company · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

EMPL CLIMBED UP A SAND STORAGE PILE.THE EMPL EITHER FELL OR ENTERED PILE AND WAS TRAPPED WHEN SAND CAVED IN.EMPL WAS AWARE THAT THIS WAS AGAINST COMPANY POLICY.

September 16, 1983 TX · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE

NO DETAILS KNOWN EXCEPT EMPLOYEE WAS IN ROUTE FROM DREDGE TO SHORE

Showing all 2