Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
MOVING MATERIAL (SAND & ROCK) OFF OF CONVEYOR BELT, GLOVE GOT CAUGHT AND PULLED ARM BETWEEN CONVEYOR BELT AND ROLLERS.
March 26, 1998AZ · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMP WAS STEADYING A PIPE THAT HAD BEEN PICKED UPBY A LOADER. EMP OPERATING THE LOADER MISUNDERSTOOD DIRECTIONS BEING GIVEN. INSTEAD OF TILTING PIPE HE DROPPED IT CATCHING EMP'S THUMB, FRACTURI NG THE BONE BETWEEN TIP AND 1ST JOINT.
PERSON WAS CHANGING WEAR PLATES ON LOADER WITH 91" IMPACT WRENCH, HE PUSHED LOOSE BOLT UP WITH HIS L HAND & TURNED NUT WITH WRENCH RESULTING IN A CUT ON HIS L PALM.
April 6, 1994AZ · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
REPAIRING FLASHING ON THE STACKER TRANSFER HOPPER EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON WET SAND FELL INTO THE GUARDRAIL AND FELL APPROXIMATELY 6 FT TO GROUND INJURING RIGHT SHOULDER.
March 3, 1994AZ · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WS LOADING CRUSHER ANVILS (ABOUT 100 POUNDS EACH) INTO THE BUCKET OF THE BOBCAT LOADER WHEN,HE TURNED TO DROP THE ANVIL HIS FINGER WAS BETWEEN THE BUCKET AND ANVIL AND WAS CUT.
July 9, 1991AZ · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
WHILE BUILDING A CHUTE OUT OF STEEL PLATE,PIECE OF DEBRIS BECAME LODGED IN LEFT EYE.
August 23, 1990AZ · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE USING AN ANPROBE TO CHECK AMPHERE DRIVE, LARRY CROSSED LIVE LINES ON A CONTROL BOARD FOR THE CANICA. THIS CAUSED A MELTDOWN WHICH SENT AN ELECTRICAL FLASH THROUGH LARRY 9SEE ATTACHED DO CUMENTS). NEW POLICY ON ELECTRICAL SWITCH GEAR.
EMPLOYEE STEPPE8 IN TOWING HAWSER AS IT WAS BEING LET OUT TO TOW BARGES. HIS LEG WAS CAUGHT IN LINE AND PULLED IT AGAINST THE TOWING BIT BREAKING BOTH BONES ABOVE THE ANKLE ON THE RIGHT LEG, SEVERING THE MA3N ARTERY AND DAMAGING THE SKIN TISSUE EXTENSIVELY.
July 28, 1987MD · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
DOZER OPER REMO5ING PIN FROM DROP TRAILER,TRUCK DRIVER THOUGHT PINS WERE REMOVED AND STARTED LETTING TRAILER DOWN.WHEN HE DID THE PIN BROKE AND HIT DOZER OPER HAND.BROKE SKIN IN PALM OF HAND AND FINGER. 3
June 8, 1987MD · Metal/Non-Metalgreaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oilerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE HAD GUARD RA3SED & FASTENED IN OVERHEAD POSITION IN ORDER TO CLEAN SPILLAGE FROM AROUND CONVEYOR. WHILE SHOVELING HE RAISED UP & HIT HIS HEAD ON GUARD.
December 2, 1985MD · Metal/Non-Metalclerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of salesSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ACCIDENT OCCURR9D WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS LOOKING FOR PAPERS AROUND ANOTHER EMPLOYEES DESK WHILE SHE WAS WALKING A FEW STEPS BEHIND THE NEXT PERSON SHE SOMEHOW SLIPPED ON THE FLOOR AND ENDED UP ON SIDE OF RIGHT L9G AND UPPER HIP
A PIPE ON THE DREDGE "LARUNO" STARTED LEAKING AND MUD FELL ON DECK. EMPLOYEE WALKED THROUGH THE MUD ON HIS WAY TO THE GALLEY AND SLIPPED AND SPRAINED HIS ANKLE. THERE ARE THREE DOORS TO THE G GALLEY AND EMPLOYE COULD HAVE USED ONE OF THE OTHER ENTRANCES.
May 9, 1985MD · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE DISCONNECTING SUPPORT CHAINS FOR GRAVITY TAKE UP BLOCK, BLOCK SLIPPED CAUSING COVER OVER BLOCK TO PUSH EMPLOYEE\S KNEE INTO TOP EDGE OF LOADER BUCKET.
February 6, 1985MD · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS