Fatality #11 - June 18, 2010

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Accident Classification: Fall of Roof or Back

Location: Galena - Idaho

Mine Controller: U S Silver & Gold

Mine Type: Underground

Mined Material: Silver Ore

Incident Date/Time: June 18, 2010 08:00 am

The victim and another miner were scaling loose ground. The victim was struck by a peice of rock approximately 4 1/2 feet long by 2 1/2 feet wide by 2 feet thick.

PRELIMINARY REPORT

The victim and another miner were scaling loose ground. The victim was struck by a peice of rock approximately 4 1/2 feet long by 2 1/2 feet wide by 2 feet thick.