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

1 total record

One entry
September 10, 2019 NC · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner OTHER
Slate Sand Company Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Dredge Operator: EE came over CB Radio stating, "EE needed our help, something was wrong." I told our Loader Operators to stop what they're doing & go see what happened. Within 5-10 min. 1 of the Operators called offices saying, "Something's wrong with EE, get out here." EE was transported to hospital where it was confirmed EE had a stroke. EE passed away 9/15/19.

One entry