Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
Knife slipped cutting knee. Had to have stitches in knee cap
August 18, 2021IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stepped out of cab to get off of machine that EE was measuring. Turned to position self to step down backwards & grab grab-iron. This is the motion that tweaked EE's back. EE was in the parking lot not in the mine itself. EE has prior back issues from past injuries.
June 29, 2021IA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
February 3, 2017IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miner slipped on a rock pile while catching a sample. This caused a pain in the back.
December 13, 2015IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was grabbing a spade from the dozer operator and didn't keep mind on task. The spade stuck his lower lip and had to have 2 stitches. Returned to work with no lost time.
September 13, 2014IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miner was replacing a belt on a conveyor when his finger was pinched. Miner then went to hospital and had his finger stitched and returned to work 9-15-2014 with no restrictions.
August 21, 2014IA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
This is an accident that happened on July 8, 2016 and didn't become reportable until 8/24/2016. ***Per MM this accident occurred on 7/8/2014 determined by workers comp conference***
March 31, 2014IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Employee was using a pry bar to pry a tire off a rim.
February 18, 2014IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Miner was getting out of the Terex truck and missed the bottom step causing a sore back and leg.
November 15, 2013IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was working in the hopper of the breaker when the skid loader approached with a drag attachment on the front, the attachment dropped off and struck him.
August 8, 2013IA · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Miner dropped an electric drill on his hand Thursday 5/24/2012. Results of his injury was a break to his hand. He did not tell his supervisor or seek treatment until he returned to work on 5/25/2012. Office was notified on 5/29/2012 that he will be off work until the hand is healed.
Employee was moving explosives from magazine to pickup and slipped on condensation from the humidity causing pain in lower back and leg. Did not go to Dr. until 7/18; doctor released him to work and recommended physical therapy. Physical therapist recommended he be taken off work; first missed day was 7/21. Will be off work until follow up appointment on 7/28.
June 30, 2011IA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorDISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Employee rolled a rock off haul road to remove from travel area, strained a muscle, did not seek treatment at that time. That night he went to the dr. for pain & was released with instructions to use ice and Tylenol as needed. He went to the dr. night of 6/21, referred to Des Moines for further treatment, diagnosed torn bicep muscle 6/22 first missed day Scheduled for surgery 6/28
April 25, 2011IA · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was climbing out of 6 wheel articulated truck and slipped off of the step causing a ligament sprain in his right knee. Did not report to supervisor until late that day and it was reported to the office on 4/26/2011. Employee went to the doctor on 4/26 and was taken off work for an estimated 2 weeks and is thought to be released 5/9/2011.
March 29, 2011IA · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee began missing 1/24/2011 for surgery on left knee. On November 8, 2010 employee twisted knee, but did not seek treatment at that time. This is the first lost time with this injury. Has not been released for work since surgery.
Loader was backing away from pile. While he was preparing to turn and move forward, a pickup drove in front of him. Person in pickup was taken to hospital for back pain and released. Missed 3 days of work, released with no restrictions.
January 6, 2010IA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee scooping snow, twisted and hurt left knee. Went to doc 1/8/10, no treatment. On 1/21/10 he went in for physical therapy. On 1/27/10 he went in for surgery. He missed part of day 1/27/10, and is expected to be off until 2/1/10.
October 21, 2009IA · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was loading scrap iron into a loader bucket, felt pain in abdomen. Doctor determined it was just a strain and released him back to work on the 26th.
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