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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220243340020 · 11/23/2024 · U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Activity
Bar down, Includes scaling
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.42 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While barring down in the 49-173 heading, loose rock from the back fell out and struck the miner causing lacerations and contusions to the neck, shoulder and left elbow. They received sutures and was placed off work by provider.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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