Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
MAKIGN INSPECTION OF AREA (3RD FLOOR OLD ROCK BINS AT DRY PLANT) NOT NORMALLY TRAVELED. WALKING ON WALKWAY (PREVIOUSLY COLLASPED) OVER BINS, STEPPED AND FELL STRAIGHT DOWN 25/30 FEET INTO BIN .
May 8, 1993FL · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanMACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UP OIL SOAKED SACKS & RAGS FROM UNDER THE DRAG SPEED REDUCER WHEN HE WAS PULLIN G THE SACKS OUT FROM UNDER THE COUPLING SACK HOOKED ONTO COUPLING PULLING SACK & HIS LEFT HAND INTO GUARD
April 23, 1993FL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE FELL 12 FEET FROM A PIPE SUPPORT BEAM TO THE GROUND WHEN A SECTION OF PIPING BEING REMOVED STRUCK HIM AND KNOCKED HIM OFF THE BEAM. HE WAS WEARING A SAFETY BELT/LANYARD AND WAS ATTACH ED TO A BOLT HOLE IN THE SUPPORT BEAM. THE FORCE OF THE BLOW TO THE EMPLOYEE TORE THE LANYARD HOOK OUT OF THE I-BEAM.
April 14, 1993FL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING A 6"X16" LONG PIN IN HITCH SHACKLE ON BUCKET APPROX.5"ABOVE GROUND. FELT STING OR BURING IN RIGHT GROIN AREA. *BECAME A LOST TIME ON 5/1/93.
March 31, 1993FL · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
HE WAS OPERATING A DOZER, ANOTHER EMPLOYEE OPERATING PAN RAN INTO HIM KNOCKING HIM OUT OF THE SEAT, HURTING LOW BACK AND NECK.
February 3, 1993FL · Metal/Non-Metalcrane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, riggerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS TRAINING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE ON OPERATION OF #473 40 TON CRANE CREW CALLED FOR CRANE & EE TURNED & WALKED AWY FROM CAB TO LET EMPLOYEE OPERATE HE EXITED FRONT DECK BY MEANS OF A STEP LADDER SET AGAINST FRONT RT HAND SIDE OF CRANE HE HDA RESACHED SECOND RUNG OF LADDER WITH RT FOOT UPON TAKING NEXT STEP HE MISSED WITH HIS LEFT FOOT CAUSING HIM TO FALL TOWARDS FRONT OF CRANE
January 20, 1993FL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING VERTICAL AREA OF FAN DISCHARGE WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE DAMPER HOUSING BY BOLT AND HINGE. THE GRINDER WHEEL WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE WALL OF HOUSING AND CONNECTION BOLT HE AD. GRINDER KICKED BACK STRIKING WRIST CAUSING IJURY.
November 11, 1992FL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE HAD SHORT-END WRENCH ANCHORED UNDER BOLT & STUCK THROUGH FLANGE OF PIPE WHILE USING ANOTHER OPEN-END WRENCH TO REMOVE NUT THE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE BEING APPLIED TO BREAK NUT LOOSE CAUSE D SHORT WRENCH ON HEAD OF BOLT TO SLIP & FLY UP & HIT HIM OVER RIGHT EYE
September 15, 1992FL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techPOWERED HAULAGE
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMTPING TO INSTALL A LINERITE LINER IN HEAD CHUTE OF CONVEYOR BELT. THE BOTTOM OF THE LINER HUNG UP. EMPLOYEE LET THE CHERRY PICKER OFF AND WAS SHAKING THE LINER TO FREE IT, LI NER CAME LOOSE CATCHING HIS LEFT RING FINGER BETWEEM THE LINER HOOK AND THE HEAD CHUTE. GLOVES WERE BEING WORN.
September 7, 1992FL · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO CROSS SMALL DITCH BETWEEN C AND B TRACKS. EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON A ROCK IN DITCH, CAUSING HIM TO FALL. EMPLOYEE RELEASED RAILROAD BAR IN HIS HAND, TO BRACE HIS FALL, THE RAI LROAD BAR LANDED ON TOP OF HIS RIGHT HAND. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING GLOVES.
54736YEE WAS CHANGING OUT CENTER HAMMERMILL ROTATING ELEMENT, AT THE LAST STAGE OF JOB HANGING OFF-SET CHUTE WITH BMC. EMPLOYEE NEEDED TO GET TO OTHER SIDE OF BMC TO RIG COME-ALONG TO CHUTE. S 35775D ON BMC WITH COME-ALONG IN BOTH HANDS, LEFT FOOT SLIPPED OFF BMC CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO STRIKE LEFT LOWER LEG ON BMC.
August 7, 1992FL · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING WINCH ON D135, BOON WAS DETACHED FROM WINCH AND RESTING ON SUPPORTS; CRIBBING GAVE WAY PINNING EMPLOYEE BETWEEN BOOM AND WINCH.
July 1, 1992FL · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WALKING SO AT FLOOR LEVEL STEPPED UP WITH ONE FOOT TRIPPED CAUGHT FALL ON HANDS ON GRATING
June 26, 1992FL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MOVING SM BLOWER AND HOSE FROM NEAR DRAGLINE, STUMBLED ON ROOT TWISTING R LEG
May 27, 1992FL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imc Fertilizer Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INSTALLING TRANSMISSION INTO #495 CRANE. WHILE MOUNTING TRANSMISSION ONTO LIFT JACK,EMPL PREPARD TO CHAIN & SECURE TRANSMISSION WHEN THE UNIT FELL OFF JACK,PINCHING EMPL LEFT THUMB BETWEEN JAC K AND TRANSMISSION CASE.
May 16, 1992FL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
EMPL ASSEMBLING 6" PIT GUN.WHILE TIGHTENING HEADS OF BOLTS THE 1/2" SWIVEL & SOCKET WAS BINDING UP AGAINST VERTICAL PIT GUN SWIVEL SECTION CAUSING IMPACT SWIVEL & SOCKET TO COME OFF HEAD OF BO LT STRIKING EMPL ON MOUTH.
May 15, 1992FL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
CHANGING OXYGEN BOTTLE ON RACK OF TOOL CART.HAD CHANGED EMPTY AND WAS LIFTING FULL BOTTLE INTO RACK WHEN FELT PULL IN GROIN.SURGERY 5-21-92.
April 24, 1992FL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS ROLLING UP THE CABLE ONTO CABLE TRUCK WHILE TRUCK WAS BACKING UP.EMPLOYEE HIT THE UP POSITION INSTEAD OF THE DOWN POSITION ON THE LEVER THAT CONTROLS THE CABLE REEL.THIS CAUSED TH E CABLE TO COME UP AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN THE RIBS.NOTICED CONTUSION OF HAND LATER).
March 21, 1992FL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE TRAP DOOR HOPPER WAS CHOKED OFF SHE WAS UNABLE TO TURN NUT I NAME ASSISTED BY TURNING NUT & SHE HELD WRENCH ON BOLTHEAD ON BACK OF DOOR WRENCH SLIPPED MASYING FIN GERS ON DOOR HANGER HINGE
February 21, 1992FL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WHILE IN PROCESS OF REMOVING THRUST BEARING FROM COLLAR,BY TAPPING LIGHTLY WITH HAMMER,A PICE FROM BEARING SHATTERED OFF AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN RIGHT KNEE.
January 26, 1992FL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techNONPOWERED HAULAGE
Imc Fertilizer Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING UP A COME-A-LONG TO DRIFT THE SWING MOTOR FORWARD. HE WAS HOLDING ONTO THE STOP WHEN THE BRIDGE CRANE WAS MANUALLY MOVED AGAINST THE STOP.
DRILLER STARTED HOISTING CORE BARREL INTO POSITION FROM STORAGE RACK THE BARREL ROLLED OFF SIDE OF DRILL RIG SWINGING TOWARD THE REAR OF THE RIG GLANCING OFF ONE EMPLOYEE & THEN STRIKING TICE IN THE MOUTH
December 16, 1991FL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imc Fertilizer Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING 3IN DRAG CHAIN TO BLOCK PEAR LINK LOAD SLIPPED & CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN RAIL & PEAR LINK
November 22, 1991FL · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
AFTER CHECKING OUT SWITCHGEAR AND THEN RE ENERGIZING MCC-5, EE WAS ATTEMTPING TO REINSTALL COVER ON BACKSIDE OF ENERGIZED STARTER CABINET. HE ACCIDENTALLY CAUSED A TEST METER HE HAD BEEN USING TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ENERGIZED BUSS, THIS RESULTED IN A SHORT CIRCUIT ACROSS THE 4160 VOLT BUSS WHICH FLASHED HEAVILY AND BURNED HIS LEFT HAND AND ARM.
November 18, 1991FL · Metal/Non-Metalelectrician, linemanELECTRICAL
AFTER CHECKING OUT SWITCHGEAR AND THEN RE ENERGIZING MCC-5, EE WAS ATTEMTPING TO REINSTALL COVER ON BACKSIDE OF ENERGIZED STARTER CABINET. HE ACCIDENTALLY CAUSED A TEST METER HE HAD BEEN USING TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ENERGIZED BUSS, THIS RESULTED IN A SHORT CIRCUIT ACROSS THE 4160 VOLT BUSS WHICH FLASHED HEAVILY AND BURNED BOTH HANDS AND FOREARMS.
October 30, 1991FL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imc Fertilizer Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE HAD ABOUT 1 GALLON OF SURTAC LEFT IN A FIVE GALLON CAN.HE BEGAN TO POUR THIS ON THE DRAG GEAR AND GOT HIS LEFT HAND TOO CLOSE TO THE TEETH,THEY CAUGHT HIS GLOVE AND PULLED HIS AHND IN TO THE GEAR.THE GEARS CUT HIS INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGERS OF HIS LEFT HAND.
October 17, 1991FL · Metal/Non-Metalcrane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, riggerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING DOOR TO CAB THE DOOR CAME LOOSE FROM LOWER GUIDE FALLING ON LIFT SIDE OF BODY DOOR WEIGHTED ABOUT 60 TO 80 POUNDS BOLTS SHEARED OR BACKED OFF FROM UPPER GUIDE
October 3, 1991FL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imc Fertilizer Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS REPOSITIONING A FITTING (10"X90 DEGREES ELL WITH 10" LONG PIPE EXT UNFLANGED END) ON TOP OF WELDING POSITIONER.FITTING WAS BEING HELD IN VARIOUS POSITIONS BY A 1/2" DIA ROPE CHOKE D AROUND ELL BODY NEAR FLANGED END CAUSING LOAD TO BE SEVERLY OFF CENTER.UNFLANGED END WAS BEING SUPPORTED BY POSITIONER TOP KEEPING FITTING HORIZONTAL,WITH INJURED'S HAND GRASPING ROPE AND O
September 15, 1991FL · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPL TAKING ONE OF STERN SPRING LINES OFF DOLPHIN.BEGAN TO REMOVE THE SLACK LINE,CREW ON BOARD VESSEL STARTED TO TIGHTEN UP THE OTHER LINE CAUSING IT TO SLIDE UP VIOLENTLY ON DOLPHIN STRIKINC EMPL ON BACK OF RIGHT HAND.
September 11, 1991FL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imc Fertilizer Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING COVER TO SCREW HOUSING. COVER WAS NOT COMPLETELY IN POSITION ON NORTH END, EMPLOYEE PUSHED AGAINST COVER TO FIT INTO PLACE AND PINCHED FINGER BETWEEN HOUSING COVER AND SIDE EDGE.
September 6, 1991FL · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS DISASSEMBLING THE SPRING FOR REBUILD. A HEAVY DUTY COUPLING WAS INSTALLED ON D/L SO ASSEMBLY COULD BE REMOVED. THE BOLTS DESIGNED INTO THIS WERE DEFECTIVE. ONE BOLT GAVE A PROBLEM AND HE TAPPED IT. THE COULPLING FLEW OUT STRIKING HIM IN THE FACE.
August 18, 1991FL · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)