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

2 total records

Showing all 2
June 2, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeland Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was in the process of checking the fuel level of a 500 gallon fuel tank. While he was climbing on the tank he slipped and fell 5' from the top of the fuel tank. He landed on his elbow and broke a bone. His doctor gave him a release to return back to work the same day with restrictive duty and light work.

April 25, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeland Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOVING AN OIL DRUM AND IT FELL, SLICING THE END OF HIS FINGER OFF. BONE INVOLVED- AFTER 1ST JOINT.

Showing all 2