# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `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:** Bunker Hill Mining Corp
- **Operator:** Silver Valley Metals Corp.
- **Mine:** [1000083](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*