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
273,095
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
June 23, 2024 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
River Point LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

No contributing conditions existed. This was a medical condition (acute cardiac arrest)

December 13, 2023 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
River Point LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was in the process of removing a zip tie from the tarp wire on EE's coal trailer with a pocketknife and when the knife cut through the zip tie EE inadvertently stabbed EE's left thumb with knife.

July 20, 2006 WV · Coal security guard, watchman OTHER
River Point LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Apparent heart attack, resulting in drowning in pond in vehicle.

Showing all 3