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MACHINERY

220241370008 · 05/10/2024 · U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
4
Mine experience
6.77 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While finishing drilling a small rock burst ejected a small amount of rock from the back striking the miner on right knee causing a laceration.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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