Fatality Reports
MSHA investigates each mining fatality and prepares the following documents to alert the mining community and prevent similar occurrences.
- Fatality Alert - describes the accident and lists best practices that may have prevented it
- Preliminary Report - initial report with brief description
- Final Report - investigative findings, including root causes and enforcement actions
Related Fatality Information
Some deaths on mining property are determined to be unrelated to mining activity and are not included in MSHA’s fatality statistics - See recent “non-chargeable” fatalities:
Accident Classification: Slip or Fall of Person
Location: Oro Grande Quarry - California
Mine Controller: Taiheiyo Cement Corp
Mine Type: Facility
Mined Material: Cement
Accident Classification: Fall of Face, Rib, Side or Highwall
Location: Sulphur Springs Strip - Texas
Mine Controller: Energy Future Holdings Corporation
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Coal (Lignite)
Accident Classification: Powered Haulage
Location: Blue Ridge Surface Mine - Kentucky
Mine Controller: Arch Coal, Inc.
Mine Type: Surface
Mined Material: Coal (Bituminous)