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
739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
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

3 total records

Showing all 3
November 3, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Sadie Z Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

INJURED PERSON WAS WALKING AROUND ROOFBOLTING MACHINE & BUMPED RIGHT KNEE ON FRAME.

March 7, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Sadie Z Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THERE WAS CRACK IN ROOF AT ONE FOOT UP. THESTEEL GOT CAUGHT IN THIS CRACK AND BROKE WITH THE OPERATOR WAS HOLDING. THE MACHINE AND ALL TEMPERARY SUPPORT WAS IN A SAFE OPERATING CONDITION.

Showing all 3