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MACHINERY

220262460006 · 09/02/2026 · U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
Nature of injury
DISLOCATION
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.92 years

Operator

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

Narrative

A miner was jack leg drilling a top hole in the face when the steal hung up and jerked the machine sideways. The pulling force of the machine dislocated EE's left shoulder. The ER Dr was able to put it back in place and put EE on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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