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

18 total records

Showing all 18
September 4, 2025 CT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
O & G Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE stepped out of a man basket and rolled EE's ankle after stepping on a rock. Went to Concentra, no lost time or restrictions, but was given crutches and a brace. Returned to work the following day.

August 21, 2024 CT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
O & G Industries Inc · Contact with electrical current

Employee was changing receptable when EE contacted an energized receptacle resulting in a shock.

June 24, 2024 CT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
O & G Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a 4 inch knife to open package of tools when the knife slipped, striking EE's left hand.

April 5, 2023 CT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
O & G Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was exiting work truck. When EE stepped onto ground, EE felt knee pop and give out.

December 20, 2022 CT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
O & G Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE was lifting oak block to block up crane when a large splinter lodged into left hand on palm below index finger. EE removed what they thought was the entire splinter. Next day, their hand had become swollen, red and painful.

October 27, 2022 CT · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
O & G Industries Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE received annual hearing test which noted Standard Threshold shift in right ear. EE is a plant operator who operates primary plant from control booth. EE is being scheduled for another hearing test with medical provider.

March 16, 2022 CT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
O & G Industries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was grinding metal parts in garage. When completed, EE was opening/lifting garage door when EE felt immediate pain in left shoulder.

January 23, 2020 CT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
O & G Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was installing new set of 48" idlers on conveyor. Bar in the idler slipped and came down and caught EE's thumb between idler and steel frame of conveyor.

December 4, 2019 CT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
O & G Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was removing last bolt holding hub assembly on right rear of loader. Blocks holding oscillating axle shifted causing axle to kick upward crushing pointer and middle finger on right hand between 3/4" air impact gun and frame of loader.

September 27, 2019 CT · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
O & G Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was using a large bar to pry a rock out of a conveyor. While doing so employee's right hand struck a sharp object causing a contusion and laceration.

December 26, 2018 CT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
O & G Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE suffered a strain to the right shoulder while driving the truck on rough terrain.

June 20, 2018 CT · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
O & G Industries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Removing broken drill steel from machine. Each steel weighs about 100 lbs. Loaded 3 steel drills on truck. Felt pain by end of day.

August 26, 2010 CT · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
O & G Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Taking roll crusher frame apart, removing plates, loosened bolt came off pinching finger between socket and plate.

June 1, 2009 CT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
O & G Industries Inc · Fall from machine

Fall from height. Fractured ribs, abrasions and hurt back.

May 31, 2007 CT · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
O & G Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was disconnecting lifting equipment from a load that was sitting on blocks, cable and shackle were slack, blocks kicked out from under the load, causing the cable to tighten, catching the left ring finger betweeen shackle and cable.

Showing all 18