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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220062830063 · 09/22/2006 · U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
U S Silver Corporation
Operator
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.
Mine
1000082

Narrative

On 9/22/06, EE was installing rock bolts when a rock 6-8"" in diameter fell from the Rib he was bolting, striking him on the head. The blow caused his jaws to come together, chipping two of his teeth. He was found to be uninjured & released. On 9/29/06, he had his teeth repaired, making this accident reportable.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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