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
273,193
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

8 total records

Showing all 8
November 26, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Creek Quarry Inc · Struck by falling object

Drill Steel rack tipped over while in the process of loading steel back onto the drill. The rack made contact with employees left leg creating a small laceration mid way on EE's calf. The employee was taken to the hospital. The employee received 4 stitches. The employee went back to the shop and finished the day there. No restrictions.

December 20, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Creek Quarry Inc · Struck by falling object

A 17'4" x 3' x 1/2" thick liner plate was being repositioned in the Pioneer feeder. The 5/8" grade 8 bolt holding the upper right corner in place sheered allowing the plate to fall to the pan. The plate struck the employee on the left foot.

June 22, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Big Creek Quarry Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pulling lever on flop chute that is located on an impact crusher. Lever was jammed/stuck. The lever finally came loose & smashed his left hand on the stopper.

March 3, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Creek Quarry Inc · Struck by falling object

Cleaning out under the jaw so jaw could be moved off the blocks. A rock fell from bottom side of jaw and hit his left hand.

September 9, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Creek Quarry Inc · Struck against stationary object

Putting on piece of metal with bolts, employee pushed bolt down while another employee was trying to spin nut onto bolt. Employee's finger slipped off the bolt causing his wrist to slide against the bolt, cutting it. He was wearing leather work gloves at the time of accident.

August 24, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Big Creek Quarry Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE USING THE GRINDER SOME METAL SHAVINGS GOT INT0 HIS LEFT EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME OF ACCIDENT

February 1, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Creek Quarry Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HYDRAULIC CYLINGER CAME LOOSE AND IT HAD PRESSURE IN IT CAUSING OIL TO SQUIRT ON FACE. OIL SQUIRTED ON RIGHT SIDE OF FACE FROM CHIN TO HAIRLINE.

July 2, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Creek Quarry Inc · Struck against stationary object

While changing a screen, ee was holding a bolt and when the bolt was tightened his finger was cut requiring six stitches.

Showing all 8