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
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

3 total records

Showing all 3
February 19, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
G & S Sand & Rock · Struck by falling object

WHILE USING A ROCK DRILLER AND DRILLING INTO A ROCK FACE THE VIBRATION CAUSED A 10-14 INCH ROCK TO FALL OFF AN 8 FT CLIFF ABOVEE AND LAND ON HIS FOOT.

February 5, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
G & S Sand & Rock · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE RELOCATING DRILL, EE SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS RIGHT SIDE, CAUSING A CUT ABOVE HIS RIGHT EYE.

December 5, 1986 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
B & B Materials · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING AROUND 3OISY MACHINERY, BLASTING, AND HEAVY EQUIP IN THE OPEN PIT STATE COMP AWARD MADE 9 20 86 21.56 LOSS OF HEARING IN BOTH EARS

Showing all 3