Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
Emp. was pulling a cable and had his knee in place for support, when he began pulling, he felt a pain in his knee. Emp did not seek medical treat at the time of the accident, but later went to er for swelling and soreness. Emp missed 1 day of work, but is still on light duty.
March 12, 2009PA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanMACHINERY
Emp was grinding metal on 3/12. emp reported on 3/13, he thought he had pink eye. he went to ER on 3/14 and they found metal in eye. he was refered to an eye doctor on 3/16 who kept him off work until 3/19 when he returned without restrictions.
February 13, 2009PA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
emp was using a port-a-power when the wood blocks kicked out and struck him above and below left knee. emp has not missed worked but is on restrictive duty.
October 27, 2008PA · Metal/Non-Metaldriller, highwall helper, highwall drill helperHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emp. reported he was working on equipment and felt a pain in his arm, like a bug bite. emp did not go to doctor until 7/31 and was given a note with no restrictions or medical treatment. on 8/12/2008, emp still felt pain and returned to the doctor, and on 8/13 emp had a non metal object removed from his arm. medical treatment and four stiches.
July 2, 2008PA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EMP WAS CHANGING SCREENS AND BUMPED HIS RIGHT KNEE. WHICH BECAME SORE. EMP MISSED 2 DAYS OF WORK, 5 DAYS OF RESTRICTED DUTY AND RETURNED TO REGULAR DUTY ON 4/28/08.
March 21, 2008PA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was getting cardboard blast hole casing from a shelf. He was turning to toss the casings to the floor and lost his balance. He fell approximately 3 feet to the floor.
December 20, 2007PA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMP. SLIPPED WHILE GETTING IN TO TRUCK AND SPRAINED HIS SHOULDER. EMP. DID NOT SEEK MED. TREATMENT UNTIL 12/27/2007 WHERE HE WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION AND RESTRICTION ON LEFT ARM.
December 17, 2007PA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
emp stated his wrist was sore from beating ice off of steel. emp did not seek medical treatment until 12/26/07 where he was given a presciption and limited use of his wrist.
December 6, 2007PA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emp had a cutting edge of a Cat 980 bucket fall on his foot. Report was not submitted until 10/31/07. Emp missed 1 day of work and was then on restrictions until 11/12/07 when he was released. Info was attempted to be entered via the Internet, but MSHA's online filing was not operational.
October 20, 2007PA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanMACHINERY
EE was shoveling tunnel belt and felt pain in his back. EE took off work fri 8/31/07 without doctor note. EE was told he needed to see a panel doctor, who then put him on restrictions.
August 18, 2007PA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was changing tires and swinging a sledgehammer and has a bulging disc. Employee did not report this injury until 8/17/2007.
July 9, 2007PA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanOTHER
Valley Quarries Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Emp was stung by a bee. Stated he did not feel well and went home. He called his doctor who told him to take over the counter medicine. No doctor visit made. Emp returned to work on 7/10/07 at normal time. Emp quit the job at 8 am on 7/10/07. Emp never showed anyone where he was stung.
June 21, 2007PA · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorSTEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Employee was lifting parts and felt pain in back. He did not go to chiropractor until 6/29/07, where he was informed he would need more than one visit.
June 12, 2007PA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMP WAS LIFTING 40-50 LBS ANVIL AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. EMP MISSED WORK FROM 6/13 TO 6/15. EMP RETURNED TO WORK WITHOUT A RELEASE ON 6/18 AND WAS SENT HOME TO GET ONE. EMP RETURNED TO WORK ON 6/20 WITH RESTRICTIONS.
March 15, 2007PA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanMACHINERY
Emp stated he got out of bin truck and felt a pop in his leg. He did not report accident at that time, but did not show up for work on 1/29/07. He did not report injury to me until 2/2/2007. EMP ALSO STATED DID NOT FEEL PAIN UNTIL SUNDAY OR MONDAY.
January 26, 2007PA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanMACHINERY
EMP WAS STRUCK BY A ROLLER BEING MOVED BY CRANE. EMP REPORTED INCIDENT ON 1/26 BUT DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 1/29. HE WAS GIVEN A NOTE TO BE OFF WORK TILL FEB 1, FOR A SOFT TISSUE INJURY
December 22, 2006PA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was dragging a 2" air line and stepped into a gulley and fell. He twisted his knee while falling to the ground and his head struck the ground. His hard hat flew off and his head hit the ground again, without his hard hat.
May 16, 2006PA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING EUCLID 0029 WHEN DRIVE SHAFT CAME APART. WHEN THE DRIVE SHAFT CONTINUED TO SPIN, IT KNOCKED OUT BOTH REAR BREAKING CYLINDERS. THE TRUCK DESCENDED A GRADE, AND PARTIALLY UP ANOTHER GRADE, THEN ROLLED BACK INTO THE HIGHWALL.
April 24, 2006PA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was walking on the catwalk of his euclid and slipped on oil. Employee caught himself and didn't fall, but hurt shoulder. After treating with doctor it was found he tore his rotator cuff.
December 20, 2005PA · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE SMASHED HER FINGERS WHILE TRYING TO CLEAN OFF TAILGATE OF HER DUMP TRUCK. (WAS NOT USING A TOOL, JUST HER HANDS. CUT RIGHT RING FINGER - STITCHES REQUIRED.)
November 21, 2005PA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanPOWERED HAULAGE
Valley Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Employee was struck by moving vehicle. (EE was standing on soft material when pickup truck ran over him. EE sank down into soft material, so no fractures - bruises to legs only.)
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