Mine or pit as the place of occurrence of the external cause

This code indicates that an injury or other adverse health event occurred within the confines of a mine or pit. This includes both active mining operations and abandoned or disused mine shafts or open-pit excavations. It specifies the physical location where the external cause of the condition took place.

Use this code when documenting injuries sustained by miners, construction workers, or individuals who have fallen into or been otherwise affected by hazards present in a mine or pit environment. This applies to incidents such as rockfalls, equipment accidents, or exposure to hazardous substances within these specific locations.

• Always use this code as a secondary code to specify the place of occurrence, following the primary code for the external cause of injury.
• Ensure the medical record clearly documents the incident's location as a mine or pit.
• Do not use for general construction sites unless the incident specifically occurred within an excavated pit or mine-like structure.