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March 24, 2025 ID · Metal/Non-Metal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Silver Valley Metals Corp. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was on their way to deliver ground support mats to the miners with telehandler. One bundle of mats fell off the forks so the employee stopped to re-load and position the bundle of mats. While doing this the second bundle of mats slid down the forks and pinched the right hand injuring the rt middle and ring finger.

May 6, 2024 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Silver Valley Metals Corp. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

while cutting off mats during rehabilitation work the employee went to throw aside a cut off mat and the edge of the mat lacerated EE's left bicep.

January 2, 2024 ID · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator POWERED HAULAGE
Silver Valley Metals Corp. · Struck against a moving object

While traveling out from the #2 area of the KT tunnel Loci #10 derailed causing it to come to an abrupt stop. This abrupt stop caused employee to hit RT Knee on the metal seat bracket causing an abrasion. There was no medical treatment received, no lost time, no restrictions, and employee continued to work employee's regular hours.

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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