Northern Star (Pogo) LLC safety activity
MSHA violations, accident reports and inspections across the current mine portfolio.
Safety activity
Other
Pogo Mine · 5001642No 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.
Machinery
Pogo Mine · 5001642Days 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.
Moving machine parts.
Pogo Mine · 500164230 CFR 57.14107(a) · $151.00 proposed penalty
Combustible waste.
Pogo Mine · 500164230 CFR 57.4104(b) · $151.00 proposed penalty
Warning signs.
Pogo Mine · 500164230 CFR 57.4101 · $151.00 proposed penalty
Inspection.
Pogo Mine · 500164230 CFR 57.4201(a)(1) · $151.00 proposed penalty
Safe access.
Pogo Mine · 500164230 CFR 56.11001 · $151.00 proposed penalty
Protection of gas cylinder valves.
Pogo Mine · 500164230 CFR 57.16006 · $151.00 proposed penalty
Housekeeping.
Pogo Mine · 500164230 CFR 57.20003(a) · $151.00 proposed penalty
Housekeeping.
Pogo Mine · 500164230 CFR 57.20003(a) · $151.00 proposed penalty
Handtools (nonpowered)
Pogo Mine · 5001642Perm 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.
Construction and maintenance of ventilation doors.
Pogo Mine · 500164230 CFR 57.8531(c) · $151.00 proposed penalty
Barricades and warning signs.
Pogo Mine · 500164230 CFR 57.20011 · $151.00 proposed penalty
103 (g) Written Notification Hazard Complaint Inspectio
Pogo Mine · 50016426.5 on-site hours reported
Testing grounding systems.
Pogo Mine · 500164230 CFR 57.12028 · $151.00 proposed penalty
Ventilation and shielding for welding.
Pogo Mine · 500164230 CFR 57.14213(a) · Significant and substantial (S&S) · $2,712.00 proposed penalty
Handling of materials
Pogo Mine · 5001642Days 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.
Warning signs.
Pogo Mine · 500164230 CFR 57.4101 · $151.00 proposed penalty
Safety can use.
Pogo Mine · 500164230 CFR 57.4402 · $151.00 proposed penalty
Regular Safety and Health Inspection
Pogo Mine · 500164279.5 on-site hours reported
Handling of materials
Pogo Mine · 5001642Days 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
Shaft, Slope or Major Construction Spot Inspection
Pogo Mine · 50016425.0 on-site hours reported
Impoundment Spot Inspection
Pogo Mine · 50016424.0 on-site hours reported
Machinery
Pogo Mine · 5001642Days 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.
Handtools (nonpowered)
Pogo Mine · 5001642Days 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.
Sources and definitions
MSHA Violations (issue date), Accidents (accident date) and Inspections (begin date).
Violation titles use current CFR headings to identify the cited rule; they are not the inspector’s account of what happened.
Status is from the current MSHA Mines snapshot, not the selected reporting period. Closed records can retain their last reported controller/operator.
Counts describe published rows, including contractor records; accident records are not distinct incidents or numbers of people injured.
Zero means no matching records in the imported sources, not proof of no events. Historical coverage differs by source; absence before a source begins reporting is not a zero incident rate. Invalid or absent dates and records after the snapshot are excluded.
S&S means SIG_SUB=Y. Fatality records use DEGREE_INJURY_CD=01. Proposed penalties are not final assessed or paid amounts; missing dollar values are omitted.
Inspection hours are SUM_TOTAL_ON_SITE_HOURS attributed to the inspection start date, without supervisor/trainee hours. Missing hours are omitted; a started inspection may still be open.
Portfolio totals use current mine membership, including events before the current owner or operator's tenure.