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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220142410021 · 08/26/2014 · U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
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Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

On 8/26/2014 at approximately 3:20 P.M. a rockburst occurred in the 37-281 stope area which resulted in a roof failure and damage to ribs in proximity to burst. The burst occurred in conjunction with blasting a round in the area. All personnel are required to be out of work areas at blasting time. Burst area is approximately 31 feet long and 10' high.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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