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

5 total records

Showing all 5
December 16, 1997 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

SUBJECT CLIMBED A LADDER TO INSTALL SKIRT RUBBER ON BELT SKIRT. THE LADDER SLIPPED AND HE FELL LANDING ON HIS FEET ON CONCRETE FLOOR AND THEN HE ROLLED OVER. HE GOT UP SAYING THAT HE HAD BRUIS ED HIS FOOT. HE WAS TAKEN TO MINE OFFICE AND HIS FOOT WAS EXAMINED BY ME. (NO MARKS OR BRUISES SHOWING) INJURED SAID HE THOUGHT IT WAS OK.

August 22, 1997 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Processing Enterprises Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED IN HOLE IN CONTROL ROOM, FELL ON LIFT LUG WELDED ON KNEE BRACE BEING INSTALLED, CUTTING LEFT ARM.

August 5, 1997 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Southern Processing Enterprises Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GRINDING ON METAL ON THICKNER WHEN PIECE OF METAL FLEW UP AND HIT RIGHT EYE.

Showing all 5