Northern Star (Pogo) LLC safety activity

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.