HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Name: HANDLING OF MATERIALS at U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.
Start: 08/22/2026

220262380023 · 08/22/2026 · U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification: HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type: Over-exertion NEC
Occupation: Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity: Handling supplies or material
Injury source: MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury: SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part: KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost: 0
Mine experience: 8 years

Operator

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

Narrative

A miner was carrying a bundle of victaulic grips across the 5200 station when their knee buckled. The pain increased and mobility got worse as the day went on. The Dr diagnosed it as arthritis and put them on restricted duty for a week.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown