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

2 total records

Showing all 2
December 29, 1993 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tamco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING WET COAL FROM UDNER BELT DRIVE NAD FELT A BURNIGN SENSATION ACCOMPANIED BY PAIN IN THE LOWER BACK AREA.

September 3, 1993 VA · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Tamco Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE ENERGIZING A FUSE BOX THE LEADS IN THE BOX GROUNDED OUT CAUSING THE BOX TO SHORT CIRCUIT. THIS CAUSED A FLASH BURNING EE S HAND AND FACE AREA.

Showing all 2