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
739,207
Of which fatal
3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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

2 total records

Showing all 2
May 7, 1985 KY · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Wan-Crys Coal Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

WHILE CHECKING FUSES FOR CONTROL TRANSFORMER IN POWER CENTER A WIRE CAME OFF ONE FUSE HOLDER & CAME IN CONTACT WITH OTHER FUSE HOLDER CAUSING ELECTRICAL BURNS TO RT HAND & FINGERS.

September 10, 1984 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Wan-Crys Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR HAD ATTEMPTED TO BOLT A SLUG ROCK SLUG OF ROCK THE OPERATOR WAS BOLTING FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING HIM CAUSE A BROKEN BACK.

Showing all 2