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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220250030019 · 12/12/2024 · U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall down stairs
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
STEPS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While descending the stairs out of the main office after shift, the injured miner missed a step and fell down the stairs, twisting their knee. The injured miner declined going to the doctor. On December 26th the miner stated it wasn't getting better. We took EE to the doctor and the miner was placed on restricted light duty after being diagnosed with a sprain in the knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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