Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING BRACKETS. WHILE USING A BLOW TORCH, THE HOSE CAUGHT FIRE. HE TRIED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE BY KINKING THE HOSE, BURNING HIS RIGHT HAND.
INJURED WAS HANDLING A BAG FULL OF CLAY THE BAG HAD A PIECE OF HARDENED GLUE STICKING OUT OF THE CORNER WHEN HE LIFTED THE BAG HE WAS STRUCK ON H IS RT LEG
April 4, 1991TX · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS STANDING ON THE GROUND OPERATING A HOIST CONTROL (PUSHING A BUTTON), WHEN HE SLIPPED, LOST HIS BALANCE, AND CAUGHT THE SUPPORT OF THE UNLOADING STATION TO PREVENT FALLING DOWN.
January 11, 1991TX · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CLAY HAD BRIDGED IN SHREDDER INJ WAS USING STEEL BAR TO POKE CLAY RE REMOVE BRIDGE. BAR GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN SHREDDER TOOTH & WET BAR CAUSING INJ FINGERS TO BE PINCHED BETWEEN BAR & SHREDDER HOP PER.
INJURED WAS WALKING TO COMPUTER WHEN HE TRIPPED ON RUG RUNNER THAT IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF COMPUTER. FOOT GOT CAUGHT IN RUNNER. HE LOST CONTROL OF BALANCE FELL IN FOLDING CHAIR IN FRONT OF COMP UTER. HE STARTED TO TIP SIDEWYS TO GAIN BALANCE THUS TWISTING BACK.
August 23, 1990TX · Metal/Non-Metalprep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED WAS SETTING UP A WATER PUMP IN ORDER TO BEGIN DRILLING OPERATION. HE WAS PRYING A HOSE OFF OF A QUICK RELEASE CLAMP. WHEN THE SCREWDRIVER SLIPPED, STICKING HIM ON THE WRIST.
INJURED WAS HELPING TO TIGHTEN CUTTING EDGE RETAINING NUTS ON THE D90 DOZER WHEN HE PULLED ON A RATCHET HANDLE AT THE WRONG ANGLE PULLING THE SOCKET OFF THE NUT THUS FALLING BACKWARD BREAKING THE FALL WITH HIS HAND
May 4, 1990TX · Metal/Non-Metaldriller, highwall helper, highwall drill helperMACHINERY
INJURED WAS THROWING EMPTY 50 LB. DRUMS WITH BOTH HANDS TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE, AT ABOUT 15 FEET DISTANCE. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING THEM ON EMPTY PALLETS FOR SHIPMENT.
INJURED WAS WALKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE #1 WINKLEPRESS.A SECTION OF THE WALKWAY WAS LEFT OPEN FOR CLEANING THE PRESS PUMP SUCTION.INJURED PUT HIS RIGHT FOOT THROUGH THIS OPENING.
August 19, 1989TX · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorMACHINERY
THEY HAD RECORDED THE INFORMATION ON THE CRUDE STORAGE MCC DISCONNECT AND WERE TRYING TO CLOSE THE DOOR, BUT HAD DIFFICULTY IN MAKING IT CLOSE. UPON OPENING THE DOOR, AGAIN WE FAILED TO HOLD A LOCKOUT, THAT WAS ON THE DISCONNECT MECHANISM THAT WAS LIVE, CAUSING AN ARC. HE RECEIVED BURNS ON HIS HAND.
June 9, 1989TX · Metal/Non-Metalmine manager, mine foreman, mine ownerELECTRICAL
THREE MEN WERE STEAM CLEANING THE BELL HOUSING FOR THE 988 ENGINE. WHEN THEY TURNED IT OVER MANUALLY, IT SLIPPED OUT OF ONE MAN'S HANDS AND FELL ON HIS FOOT.
March 4, 1989TX · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED REACHED INTO PUMP HOUSING TO DIP OUT WATER AND CUT FINGER ON SOMETHING SHARP.
February 21, 1989TX · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS ON AN INCLINE OF ABOUT 45 TO 50 DEGREES AND LOOSE ROCK. AS HE WAS WALKING DOWN, THE ROCK GAVE WAY, CAUSING HIM TO FALL IN A SITTING POSTION. AS HE WAS SLIPPING DOWN, HIS RIGHT KNEE TWISTED.
January 31, 1989TX · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJIRED WAS DRIVING THE 966 LOADER, AND NOTED ONE TIRE WAS LOW, SO HE WAS GOING TO FILL IT. HE STARTED UNSCREWIN THE CAP, WHEN THE ALVE STEM CAME OUT, AND SPRAYED HIM WITHCALCIUM CHLORIDE AL L OVER HIS BODY, IN ADDITION TO SWALLOWING SOME.
November 1, 1988TX · Metal/Non-Metalprep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJ WA> WALKING ON CONCRETE RAMP TO TROMMEL HOPER AND GOT ONTO SLAB UNDER HOPPER WHICH WAS WET AND SLIPPERY. HE SLIPPED A(D STRUCK HIS KNEE ON HOPER BRACE AND GROUND.
October 18, 1988TX · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
INJURED WAS USING A HAMMER TO ALIGN CHANNEL IRON FRAMEWORK. A FRAGMENT OF STEEL FLEW OFF THE CHANNEL IRON AND STRUCK HIS LEFT HAND, EMBEDDING IN HIS FINGER.
September 16, 1988TX · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
INJURED WAS REMOVING A VALVE SEAT IN THE INLET TO THE M/G, THIS REQUIRED TIGHTENING A 1" DIAMETER BOLT. HE WAS USING A CRESCENT WRENCH WITH A 2" PIPE EXTENSION. AS HE WAS APPLYING PRESSURE THE WRENCH SLIPPED, CAUSING THE INJURY.
August 29, 1988TX · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS MOVING AN OIL DRUM FROM A TRUCK. HE SLIPPED ON OIL SPILL, HITTING HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE EDGE OF THE TRUCK.
July 30, 1988TX · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INURED WAS CHECKING LEVEL OF CLAY ON RR CAR WHEN DRYER SOCK DISCHARGED, MATERIAL CAME LOOSE AND HIT HIM ACROSS RIGHT SHOULDER KNOCKING HIM DOWN ON TOP OF CAR. INJURED FALLING ON HIS RIGHT LE G.
INJURED WAS LOO8ENNING A 9/16" NUT FROM A KORN CLAMP AT EYE LEVEL. THE WRENCH SLIPPED AND STRUCK INJURED IN MOUTH, AND BROKE A CORNER OFF HIS FRONT TOOTH.
January 25, 1988TX · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED WAS INV9STIGATING A PROBLEM WITHT HE 4 MILL FEEDER. WHILE INVESTIGATING THE PROBLEM, THE WIND BLEW A SPECK OF DUST INTO THE INJURED EYE THE INJURED WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TI ME INJURED DID 3OT GO TO THE DRUNTIL 12ED WAS WE15ING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TI2 THE PROBLEM, THE87 INJURED HAD A REACTION TO PHENYLEPHRINE HCI WHILE AT THE DR OFFICE HAVING TO LIE DOWN FOR SE
INJURED WAS CHECKING LEVEL OF CLAY ON RR CAR WHEN DRYER SOCK DISCHARGES, MATERIAL CAME LOOSE AND HIT HIM ACROSS RIGHT SHOULDER KNOCKING HIM DOWN ON TOP OFCAR. INJURED FALLING ON HIS RIGHT LEG.
July 20, 1987TX · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
INJURED WAS DIS7ONNECTING A HOSE AND CHEMICAL SPLASHED ON HIS SHIRT.INJURED DID NOT WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER AND REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AS CALLED FOR BY PROCEDURE.PROLONGED CONTACT RESULTED IN BL3STERING ON THE SHOULDER AND CHEST (RIGHT) VERY SIMILAR TO A 2ND DEGREE BURN.
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