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MACHINERY

220223530046 · 12/13/2022 · U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
14.98 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Miner was bolting the drift on 5500 level. The bolt and plate fell out of hole in back. The plate came in contact with Miner's left forearm causing a laceration. Sutures were needed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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