Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
EE was walking along inclined catwalk during freezing temperatures. Ice had accumulated on catwalk causing slick conditions. EE slipped and fell resulting in injury to knee.
January 16, 2026TN · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorDISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
EE showed hearing loss after annual audiogram. EE was referred to an ENT specialist for follow up hearing test. EE showed similar hearing loss on follow up test as well. EE worked at mine sites previous to current employment and has history of shooting/loud hobby's outside of work.
When working on mill chute EE turned to pick up tool, slipped and fell resulting in bruises and soreness. EE was seen by Dr., released w/ no restrictions on 7/24. Fllw up w/ 2nd Dr. on 7/29 released w/ restricted duty for lifting & tugging.EE has fllw up Dr. week of 8/4. EE has history of back problems prior to employment.
EE was pulling with pry bar and thought they had aggravated a previous back injury. EE later found out that it was a new injury right above existing one requiring surgery. EE reported surgery on 11/5/25. EE had surgery on 11/12/25 resulting in lost time incident. Employer was not aware of new injury until 11/5/25.
EE was lifting 10 pound pipe when EE felt a pull and pop in right wrist on 1/13/25. At the time it required no medical attention. The company was made aware on 8/5/25 that EE requires surgery for injury.
EE was returning to the Wash Plant from the Press Plant. Exiting the building, EE slipped in mud created by rain. EE informed management 2 days later. EE went to the Dr. and received a shot of Cortisone and returned to work. There were no lost days of work resulting from this incident. EE has a prior history of back problems unrelated to EE's employment here.
While removing a length of frozen pipe. The pipe slipped and pinched EE's left thumb between the pipe and a block wall. X-Rays were taken and a hairline fracture was seen next to the knuckle. The miner was given a splint to wear to reduce movement.
January 9, 2023TN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
EE was replacing a pneumatic actuator that controls a knife gate. EE had trouble inserting a pin that links the actuator arm to the knife. The pin became stuck when inserted about halfway. EE tried to rotate the connecting arm to align the pin. When EE rotated the arm, it activated trapping EE's left thumb between the pin and the knife. EE received a cut that required stitches.
May 18, 2022TN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Employee was cutting the race of a bearing off of a pump shaft. Part of the race was stuck to the shaft and EE was attempting to remove it with a hammer and chisel. A sliver of metal broke free and became lodged in left arm. EE was unaware that this had even happened at the time. EE was wearing all required PPE at the time of the incident.
June 11, 2021TN · Metal/Non-Metalwasher operator, sizing operatorOTHER
Miner got a piece of debris in right eye. Was unable to determine how it got in there. Went to ER on 6/13/21 to clean it out. Went to Eye center on 6/14/21 to have debris removed. No missed days or light duty.
June 9, 2021TN · Metal/Non-Metaldryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operatorMACHINERY
Miner was grinding on a roller bracket in control room. Grinder kicked back and cut the top of hand under the thumb. Miner is back at work with restrictions, no days missed. EE will have outpatient surgery on 6/15/21.
April 29, 2021TN · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was climbing down a ladder and pulled a muscle in EE's back. Continued to work throughout the year. Decided to have a procedure on EE's back on 11/10/21
October 25, 2020TN · Metal/Non-Metalcrusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/workerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was doing general maintenance at the crusher, employee strained back installing flashing at cone crusher. Sought medical attention on own. Continued to work normal shifts. Was not reported until 12/29/20. Visited Dr. on 12/28/20. Could return to work on 12/30/20.
January 7, 2019TN · Metal/Non-Metalwelder (shop)MACHINERY
Employee was welding in the shop. When employee squatted down employee's right leg hit an open welding rod can. The can cut employee's leg. Employee was taken to ER and received 6 stitches and is back at work with no restrictions.
September 27, 2017TN · Metal/Non-Metalball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee had grease on the bottom of boot and slipped getting off a forklift. Employee reached around with employee's right arm to catch self with the forklift and sprained employee's right shoulder.
March 28, 2017TN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
Employee was splicing a belt at dryer plant. Turned and hit left elbow on the belt guard, cutting elbow. Needed 5 stitches. All power was off at the plant during time of repair.
April 24, 2013TN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Flywheel struck employee in the chest causing him to strain his abdomen muscle. First ER visit showed no injuries from accident. A second visit to a Dr. showed a pulled muscles in the abdomen.
September 16, 2012TN · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Working on conveyor belt. He stepped off the belt onto the guard on the floor. The guard moved & turned his ankle.
January 17, 2011TN · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE was changing a screen in the plant. The crowbar he was using slipped, smashing the end of his right pinky finger.
May 29, 2010TN · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was unbolting at the crusher plant, the bolt head had become sharp over time. While unbolting the bolt head spun and cut middle left finger of employee. Required 5 stitches.
November 2, 2007TN · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Employee was helping replace a mill liner at the washplant. He was using a prybar to loosen a bolt when the bar slipped and struck him in the head causing a cut to his forehead that required 7 stitches.
Employee was climbing down ladder of 988G loader and a sliver of metal from ladder rail entered his hand.
April 19, 2007TN · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was cleaning under Rod Mill and slipped on a pipe injuring lower left leg by pulling muscles.
March 17, 2007TN · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ee was using air hose to blew off a pallet of breaks. A piece of debris hit his in the eye. He was wearing protective glasses. The debris want under glasses.
September 14, 2006TN · Metal/Non-Metalbelt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was washing the floor, pulling a hose around. He hurt his back in the process.
March 27, 2006TN · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSTEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Employee was putting a liner in the mill. A pin that holds the liner broke and liner fell on his left hand's ring finger. Weight of liner mashed his finger.
February 11, 2005TN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS PUTTING LINERS IN THE ROD MILL AND GOT SAND INTO EYES. INJURY WAS NOT REPORTED BY EE UNTIL 02/16/05. EE DID NOT START MISSING TIME UNTIL 03/01/05. EE WENT TO DOCTOR AND DOCTOR FOUND OBJECT IN EYE
September 29, 2004TN · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverHANDLING OF MATERIALS