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June 17, 2011 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was barring down when a small burst occurred which dislodged a rock, striking the employee on the hand. He was wearing all PPE including gloves.

April 15, 2011 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Struck by falling object

49-172E EE was collaring hole in back when piece of rock approx. 3" x 2" x 1" broke off, fell and struck him on "L" wrist between glove and arm guard. Stope was barred down very well.

December 22, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Barring down loose material prior to bolting back in the 4300-275. Material came down and hit employee on right wrist (between arm guard and glove) causing laceration.

October 29, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Drilling and bolting with jackleg drill, miner had installed approximately 8 bolts when he started to drill the next hole. As he was drilling a rock loosened from drilling, falling and striking "L" thumb. Employee was wearing gloves and long sleeve shirt at time of accident.

September 27, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Miner was in process of bolting, drilled for bolt, noticed loose area, left machine and steel in last hole drilled and barred down loose material. Loose came out of hanging and hit machine, then came down and hit employee on "L" thigh. Loose measured 12" x 8" x 4". Bruise to "L" Thigh.

July 9, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee barring down, a rock that was being barred down came out of the back and struck employee on "R" elbow.

June 4, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Struck by falling object

4600-146E Ramp. On June 4th EE was rock bolting behind brow, rock came from behind brow down rock bolt steel hitting "L" hand. EE went back to clinic on June 24th for follow-up. X-rayed again. Fracture to "L" distal radius, cast was applied

June 1, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE started shift by barring down his stope 210S from raise to face. Rock came out from behind roof bolt and holy board, hitting EE on "R" Shoulder.

April 28, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was reaching for his jackleg to take to face, when he was struck on top of head by unknown object (EE had hardhat on at time of accident). There were two basketball sized rocks in walkway, probably was hit by one or both of them.

April 8, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was lacing the outside of the raise with lagging. He raised a piece of lagging to put in place and the lagging came in contact with the back, this caused a rock to fall out of the back striking the EE on the back of the neck causing the laceration.

March 19, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was installing ground support. As he was tightening a rockbolt, a rock fell striking him on the upper leg causing a laceration requiring sutures.

March 18, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was installing ground support. As he reached to change his steel, a rock struck him on the hand, pinching his little finger between the jack leg drill and the rock, causing a laceration to his finger which required sutures.

February 12, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal drift miner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was barring down in a drift heading onto previously barred material. A rock deflected and struck the employee in lower leg resulting in a laceration requiring sutures.

December 8, 2008 ID · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The employee was rockbolting the back when a rock fell catching the employees left hand between the jackleg and the falling rock, lacerating and fracturing his index finger.

October 7, 2008 ID · Metal/Non-Metal stoper miner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting the back in the stope when a rock fell striking the employee on the left shoulder causing a laceration requiring 3 sutures.

June 13, 2008 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was rock bolting and was struck in the mouth, causing a laceration, requiring sutures in his lip.

May 29, 2008 ID · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Miner was drilling with a stoper when a small rock fell causing a laceration on right wrist requiring sutures.

September 24, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Rock bolting the back in the drift, employee saw a rock fall from the back. In his attempt to step back out of the way, the rock hit his left shin and foot.

May 21, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was rebolting the drift back. Piece of rock came down hitting employee between his glove and arm guard causing a wound that required stitches.

January 23, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting the back, when a rock fell out of back striking him on his right hand smashing his thumb.

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