Pogo Mine

Safety activity

1. accident2026-09-14220262610022

   MACHINERY · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   While inserting an empty NQ2 inner tube into the drill string, the Driller lowered the rod string using the feed ram. The inner tube encountered resistance, causing the IP's forearm to become trapped between the whale tail and mid-mast roller. Continued downward movement forced the IP's wrist backwards, resulting in a fracture to the right wrist.

2. accident2026-09-11220262570014

   HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   The IP was in a active heading cleaning up supplies, while loading ground support plates into the back of a vehicle, the IP reports their finger was smashed when it was between the plates and the pickup bed

3. accident2026-09-05220262510016

   HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

   Accident narrative

   IP was breaking up a PVC collar pipe with a fin-hoe when a rock or piece of plastic broke free and struck them in the upper lip resulting in 4 sutures.

4. accident2026-08-12220262290020

   MACHINERY · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   While removing a stuck bolt from a loader belly pan, on night shift, the bolt head sheared and the pan dropped unexpectedly. The IP's right index finger was contacted by the pan as it fell.

5. accident2026-08-10220262240029

   HANDLING OF MATERIALS · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

   Accident narrative

   IP was working on a mucker tooth when Left thumb got pinched between bucket tooth and mounting block. IP was sent offsite to ER for X-rays. Left Thumb was fractured per ER.

6. accident2026-08-09220262290018

   OTHER · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

   Accident narrative

   The IP was on the surface retrieving parts for a piping project when they were stung by a bee. The bee stung them on the R Side of their neck and experienced localized swelling. They had no other symptoms. Using the IP reported to the clinic where they were given a OTC antihistamine. The IP returned directly to work.

7. accident2026-07-31220262150026

   MACHINERY · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   IP was pumping grout for cable bolts, when a hole on the feed hose developed a hole, spraying grout onto their face and eyes. Injury diagnosed as severe ocular alkali burns and mild cornea edema.

8. accident2026-07-18220262020024

   HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) · PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY

   Accident narrative

   While hitting an impact driver with a hammer to dislodge frozen bolt, IP inadvertently hit end of left thumb against metal object. Dx: Partial left thumb tip amputation.

9. accident2026-07-12220262740036

   HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   EE was nipping for a jumbo drill when they slid the bolting steel onto the striker bar, EE was positioned awkwardly when they felt a pain in their left shoulder. DX tear of left glenoid labrum.

10. accident2026-07-05220261900057

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    IP was working on removing a hydraulic filter. During the process they removed a cotter pin that secured the lid, and the lid fell on their thumb. Thumb was pinched between lid and wall. DX: crush injury, right thumb

11. accident2026-05-22220261460022

    MACHINERY · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    While loading 14-foot jumbo steels onto the rack, the jumbo began reversing; a steel caught on rock, sprang free, and struck the IP's left knee.

12. accident2026-05-18220262010013

    HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    IP was putting ISA mill back together from an inspection. When tightening a bolt they felt a slight give in their right shoulder.

13. accident2026-04-25220261310011

    DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) · OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6

    Accident narrative

    On nightshift of 04-24-2026, IP experienced right forearm feeling tight, reported for work the next shift, after loading 2 rounds the IP reported loss of mobility, performed other normal duties the rest of the shift, reported to onsite clinic 4/26/26 AM, on site treatment was slow, sent off site for diagnostics, which led to restricted duty on site beginning 5/5/2026.

14. accident2026-04-16220261170011

    FIRE · ACCIDENT ONLY

    Accident narrative

    The loader operator observed smoke in the loader engine. The IP discovered a minor fire, then extinguished the fire, called an emergency, the mine was evacuated, Mine Rescue team verified the fire was out, the IP was taken from refuge chamber to the surface, cleared medically from the onsite clinic, then released to return to work with no restrictions.

15. accident2026-04-02220261210024

    HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    The IP went to work night shift 04/01/2026 while working at around 4:30 in the morning EE was straining with a pry bar to pull a replacement hydraulic hose into place, the IP felt a pop in EE's right shoulder. Then the IP called supervision and went to the clinic to be assessed, then sent to Fairbanks hospital, MRI determined surgery was needed.

16. accident2026-03-16220260890022

    EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS · ACCIDENT ONLY

    Accident narrative

    A misfire was discovered at the face, the crew was bolting to secure the area to address the misfire. While scaling with the jumbo, the bit contacted the misfire setting it off. The crew failed to follow procedure which directs the bit to be removed from the steel to allow drill water to wash out the hole, had that process failed procedure requires blast crews to reblast the hole.

17. accident2026-03-15220260820026

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

    Accident narrative

    The IP completed fueling of the mucker. While returning the hose to the fuel cell the hose fell striking the IPs ring finger, causing a cut requiring one stitch to close, the IP went to the local hospital verifying no bone was broken, returning to work the next day. The IP was not at their normal job role after the incident for 1 1/2 shifts verifying the finger was not broken.

18. accident2026-03-12220260820025

    MACHINERY · DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT

    Accident narrative

    The IP was operating mucker at a working face when the mucker bucket made contact with the rib. This contact caused a jolt and lower back pain. The IP felt it unremarkable, completed shift, went to bed and woke up in pain before the next shift. The IP was seen at our onsite clinic. After 3 days sick in quarters, the IP followed up at home with their Dr. Where employee remains.

19. accident2026-02-28220260750022

    OTHER · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    IP woke up, stepping out of bed experienced pain in right leg, mainly on right knee and foot.

20. accident2026-02-11220260540026

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

    Accident narrative

    IP was walking on icy surface at mine site camp with right hand in back pocket, Slipped and fell backwards landing on ground fracturing left long finger.

21. accident2025-12-06220253420004

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

    Accident narrative

    While the IP was loading snow covered drill steel onto their Light Vehicle, the steel slipped from their right hand, forcing the left hand into a plastic bucket, injuring their middle finger. (Fracture of the bone under the fingernail)

22. accident2025-11-16220253240003

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Limited access between the wall, rod holder, drill string required the helper to use an awkward position while attempting to break the drill bit free. When the bit released, EE's foot slipped from the pipe wrench and EE's shin struck the rod holder, causing a laceration requiring stiches.

23. accident2025-11-11220253490023

    HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) · DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT

    Accident narrative

    The IP is employed as a mechanic and was leaning over vehicle trying to loosen seized bolt when had onset of lower abdominal pain.

24. accident2025-10-29220253490024

    OTHER · DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT

    Accident narrative

    The IP reports that they were walking on the stair after MSHA class for lunch when they felt their Right knee "catch" and began to be painful with weight bearing and lateral movement. Progressively gotten worse. The IP was notified they needed surgery 11/14/25, did not return to work on 11/27/2025. The IP had surgery 12/12/25.

25. accident2025-10-17220253170446

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    While stepping down from the driller's platform facing forward, the injured person (driller) placed weight on EE's right foot as EE moved from the step onto the grating. At that moment, EE's right knee buckled, causing EE to lose balance and fall to the ground