Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
The employee experienced physical strain due to the repetitive pulling of the wire, which was built up in a chute that was plugged in an awkward position, and required a medical evaluation.
September 23, 2025CA · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was struck in the left eye by a rivet buster piston. Employee was wearing safety glasses at the time of the incident.
February 24, 2025CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was climbing a ladder when they slipped and fell 8 feet to the ground. They sustained a fracture in their right hand, a contusion on their right hip and a contusion on their left foot.
November 5, 2023CA · Metal/Non-Metalutility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Walking down stairs and somehow rolled foot outward.
November 3, 2022CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was climbing into North side of Pantleg to see if the welds were cut on a seal plate, not realizing it was under pressure and got hit by plate piece.
The employee was holding a piece of wood to brace the metal while another employee was hitting in place. The other employee went to swing the sledgehammer getting it caught in the chain fall chains knocking EE off balance causing EE to hit the EE's hand.
January 19, 2021CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was Shoveling Material and twisted body they felt a pinch in lower back Note: Employee returned to work the following day on Modified Duty 7/14/2020
June 15, 2020CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Chemical Burn blisters to both ankles. Employee is reporting "Working in a very dusty environment the product we were cleaning got into my boot and by the end of the day they were rubbed raw"
May 25, 2020CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Employee was using a crowbar to break rocks stuck in the vibrating screen. one rock broke easier than expected, causing to reach farther then intended and fingers were smashed between bar and screens.
March 14, 2020CA · Metal/Non-Metalutility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Burn to hands and knees due to hot material
February 3, 2020CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Left rear wheel came off of cart and lost control of vehicle, braced for impact when cart fish-tailed. Initially, a first aid incident, follow up Dr. appt July 1, placed employee on restricted duty.
March 5, 2019CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
June 5, 2017CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSTEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
3 workers were welding on a flat 5' X 5' steel door for a hammer mill (4BR1), the door was turned upright resting on the ground & leaned against a forklift for the final welding position. The door became unbalanced while the workers were welding, & fell over striking EE on the leg. EE was taken to the hospital by ambulance & was admitted for a broken leg.
June 28, 2016CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanFALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Employee placed a metal rake against a post while waiting for a bucket to fill. Metal rake fell and hit employee in the back. Employee had a personal motorcycle accident 6/28/16.
May 7, 2016CA · Metal/Non-Metalutility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was cleaning under the kiln feed and dust hopper when shove bumped the chute and material came out covering ee. Dust got in eye causing an irritation and burn to face and right eye
May 2, 2016CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was lifting a lock and load weighing about 20lbs. EE set the lock and load in the CAT bucket, stood up and felt a pinch in the back resulting in a strained back.
April 21, 2016CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
While employee was removing a large piece of Rebond from Cyclone opening, EE pinched EE's finger between the rebond and the side of the opening. The result was a minor bruising of the finger.
March 7, 2016CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
High winds, Blowing dust, Paved uneven surface with coating of clinker dust. Employee was walking to break and his foot slipped out from under him, causing him to wrench his back while falling.
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