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July 29, 2022 ID · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Silver Valley Metals Corp. · Struck by falling object

Miners were progressing through a known fault zone. Mining methodology had been adapted (timber ground support was put in place) but ground conditions remained bad. The injury sustained was not life threatening. The miner incurred a laceration to the left leg while setting up to shotcrete. EE will make a full recovery.

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