Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
THE MINOR OPERATOR WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HIS RIGHT SIDE PICK UP CHAIN. HE SAT UP IN THE OPERATORS SEAT TWISTING HIS BODY TO THE RIGHT TO OBSERVE THE CHAIN AND THE MINOR JOLTED AT THE SAME T IME CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO LOOSE HIS BALANCE AND HIT THE TOP.
EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING UP SODA ASH AND WAS BENDING OVER PICKING UP A 100 LB BAG. EMPLOYEE WAS NOT AWARE OF THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE ACCIDENT @ SIX MONTHS LATTER THEREFORE IT WAS NOT REPORTED TO HIS SUPERVISOR UNTIL 6/19/92. USF&G CONTROVERTEDTHE WORKER'S COMP. CLAIM.
September 24, 1991NM · Metal/Non-Metalshuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operatorPOWERED HAULAGE
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL PARKED SEATED IN VEHICLE WITH LEG UNDER HIMSELF AND FOOT EXTENDING ON SIDE OF VEHICLE.STARTED TO TRAM VEHICLE -SCOOTER AND STRUCK ANOTHER BEHICLE PASSING BY.TIRE TO TIRE.CAUSING FOOT TO B E STRUCK BETWEEN I-BEAM AND THE SEAT OF SCOOTER.
September 12, 1991NM · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
July 29, 1991NM · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON STEPS DUE TO MUD ON BOOTS EMPLOYEE HAD SURGERY ON 7/29/91 AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE WORK. EMPLOYEES INJURY HAS NOT REQUIREDSURGERY AND HAS BEEN ABLE TO WORK.
July 2, 1991NM · Metal/Non-Metalroof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOEE WAS WALKING AROUND ON OVERHEAD MOBILE CRANE AND STEPPED ON A CRUST OF PRODUCT WHICH HAD BEEN WASHED UNDER BY WATER GIVING WAY CAUSING A DROP OF APPROX. 4" TO 6". THIS PATH WAS NOT A NO RMAL TRAVELWAY.
June 24, 1991NM · Metal/Non-Metalclerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of salesHANDLING OF MATERIALS
MOVING CABLE WITH ROPE IT BROKE EMP HIT ELBOW ON MINER
March 28, 1991NM · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WENT TO TURN BUCKET ELEVATOR WITH PIPE WRENCH TO CHECK FOR FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT WHILE TURNING SHAFT WITH WRENCH, ELEVATOR BACKLOADED AND PINCHED LEFT HAND BETWEEN WRENCH AND MOTOR MOUN T.
March 25, 1991NM · Metal/Non-Metalwelder (shop)MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS GOING TO WELD TYLER MOTORBASE ACCDIENTLY TOUCHED METAL WITH WELDING ROD CAUSING ARC.
March 19, 1991NM · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING SEAL FROM BEARING BLOCK, ACCIDENTALLY SLIPPED AND MASHED EMPLOYEE'S LEFT INDEX FINGER.
March 18, 1991NM · Metal/Non-Metalutility man, errand boy, service truck operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CUTTING BAND AROUND RUBBER BELTING FOR PORTABLES. BAND WAS CUT WITH CLAW HAMMER, RELEASED ENERGY, CAUSING BAND TO STRIKE LEFT ELBOW.
March 14, 1991NM · Metal/Non-Metalbeltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor riderSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
February 19, 1991NM · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
STEP JACK SLIPPED FROM EMPLOYEE HAND LANDING ON RT FOOT.
February 18, 1991NM · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A CONVEYOR MOTOR ON A MINER, PRESSAR SLIPPED AND JARRED RIGHT HAND. INJURY OCCURED WHILE EMPLOYED UNDER AMAX POTASH CORP) EMPLOYEES INJURY HAS NOW REQUIRED SURGERY
January 10, 1991NM · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE PULLING SLACK IN POWER CABLE TO MINING MACHINE EMPLOYEE FLET DISCOMFORT IN ABDOMINAL AREA.EMPLOYEE HAD HAD PREVIOUS STOMACH SURGERY AND HAD LEFT APPR 8" SCAR.HERNIA OCCURRED ALONGSIDE OF SCAR TISSUE.
December 31, 1990NM · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanPOWERED HAULAGE
EMPL BENDING DOWN TO SHOVEL TAILPIECE OF BELT.LEFT KNEE CAME IN CONTACT WITH TURNBUCKLE CAUSING BRUISING AND SPRAIN TO MUSCLES OF LEFT KNEE.
December 19, 1990NM · Metal/Non-Metalbeltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor riderPOWERED HAULAGE
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL REMOVING BUILDUP OF MATERIAL FROM BELT CONVEYOR EXCHANGE.WHEN CONVEYOR STARTED UP PINCHING LEFT FINGER IN CONVEYOR PINCH POINT.EMPL FAILED TO LOCK OUT CONVEYOR BELT BEFORE REMOVING MATERI AL.
December 6, 1990NM · Metal/Non-Metalcontinuous miner operator, coal mole operatorOTHER
Amax Potash Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
CHANGING BIT MINER GOT FOREIGN BODY IN L FOREARM WENT CO DR TETANUS SHOT REACTION TO IT
EE WAS INSTALLING BITS ON MINER AND BIT DISLODGED AND STRUCK EE ON MOUTH.
October 18, 1990NM · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON