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

2 total records

Showing all 2
June 14, 2013 MI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
Kennecott Eagle Land LLC · Struck by falling object

Unloading ball mill with cribbing and metal banding. Band broke cribbing fell resulting in crushing of left index finger tip. Amputation requited

December 6, 2011 MI · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennecott Eagle Land LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving wall panels made of visqueen and lumber weighing approximately 100 pounds. He was working with a partner.

Showing all 2