Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
Employee moving steel, pinched middle ring finger. Bruised finger and resulted in blood build up behind nail. Middle ring finger subungual hematoma was drained (blood drained from under finger nail), three day work restriction.
June 21, 2017MO · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was trying to pry a rock loose from tail pulley. Pry bar slipped or dislodged and struck employee in left side of face and head. Hard hat and safety glasses being worn.
November 1, 2016MO · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanMACHINERY
Helping grind and something (dust or irritant) got behind safety equipment and irritated eye. Classified as Right eye irritation/abrasion.
October 27, 2016MO · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was using sledge hammer to loosen hammer shoe in crusher. When struck, the shoe broke and metal shrapnel hit employee in hand and arm. Employee had stitches in right hand and left forearm.
April 16, 2016MO · Metal/Non-MetalsuperintendentMACHINERY
Employee was operating a hand drill, drill bit caught and caused drill to twist and spin. Finger was "jerked" and caused strain. Employee did not notify appropriate management official and report accident until 4/27/2016
Maintained awkward position while welding, resulted in strained knee / sore knee. Knee swelled, developed fluid on knee. Employee reported 5 days later and was treated through a prescription and light duty.
Employee altercation - Altercation is being investigated. No witnesses to initiation of altercation. Independent investigator has been hired by Insurance Carrier to review and assist. To my current knowledge Boone County Sheriffs Department is investigating as well.
May 19, 2014MO · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Employee was power washing equipment (prepping for repair), reached to retrieve something with left hand and accidentally pulled trigger with right hand. Right arm was cut with power washer spray.
July 17, 2013MO · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanDISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
April 22, 2013MO · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee slipped getting something out of bed of truck and fell against a gear that was in the bed of the truck. Impact broke skin.
September 5, 2012MO · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee aggravated pre-existing knee injury (hockey injury). When applying pressure to raise up, knee popped.
November 3, 2009MO · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Swing gate/chute on plant impacted shins when hinge broke.
November 29, 2006MO · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS