Trying to get ripper off, other ee was sledging while injured ee was holding and piece of steel flew into right upper leg.
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
Alert me on this search
Email me when a new incident matches these filters. One confirmation email; unsubscribe anytime.
12 total records
Showing all 12No treatment or lost time related to injury until Aug 28 08. Stepping off ladder twisted left leg.
Fell backwards hit left side on rock.
Employee was putting hydraulic oil in dozer tank. Oiler was handing hose to employee and valve was accidently hit which opened ball valve. Oil sprayed out under high pressure cutting glove and hand.
Rock wedged between oval wheels; putting chain around rock to pull it out, a tire blew up and broke pinkey finger.
Drove truck down into fuel area for unknown reason.
Working on bearing (was spring loaded), cut lock nut off, hit impact wrench, spring came loose, impact wrench sprung back and pinched his thumb between wrench and motor.
Stepping from drag tracks to platform, he slipped and grabbed for the handrail. He smacked his hand on the handrail; possible fracture on right hand.
POUNDING ON OBJECT WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER, PIECE OF STEEL CHIPPED OFF AND FLEW INTO UPPER LEG.
WALKING ON SNOWY GROUND. FELL IN A DRILL HOLE.
STEPPED OFF LADDER ON SIDE OF FOOT AND FOOT WAS BRUISED.
CHANGING BATTERY AND IT EXPLODED IN HIS FACE. BURNS ON FACE AND EYE DAMAGE.