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April 11, 2023 ID · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Miner was working in the 3200-033 raise. EE was bolting the hanging wall. A large wedge slipped off the wall and pinned the Miner to the foot wall causing fatal crushing injuries.

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