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
273,193
Of which fatal
1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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
November 2, 2023 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Aztec Materials, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee parked at office trailer and proceeded to walk to the shop by taking the shortest route, straight under the conveyor of the stone plant. Plant had wet clay due to active use of plant. Employee fell on wet clay causing injury to leg. Lights were on and sun was up and no ice was present.

August 25, 2017 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Aztec Materials, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was removing a temperature sensor form the rear axle of a wheel loader. Employee tried to back the sensor out just enough to bleed out any accumulated pressure, but went too far and right hand was sprayed with hot oil. First and second degree burns to palm and wrist.

December 21, 2016 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Aztec Materials, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee claimed stepped into mud on day prior to reporting. No Witnesses.

Showing all 3