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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220222150023 · 07/29/2022 · Silver Valley Metals Corp.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
12
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Bunker Hill Mining Corp
Operator
Silver Valley Metals Corp.
Mine
1000083

Narrative

Miners were progressing through a known fault zone. Mining methodology had been adapted (timber ground support was put in place) but ground conditions remained bad. The injury sustained was not life threatening. The miner incurred a laceration to the left leg while setting up to shotcrete. EE will make a full recovery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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