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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220252720021 · 08/29/2025 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
42
Mine experience
1.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Northern Star Resources Ltd
Operator
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
Mine
5001642

Narrative

Mobile mechanic had been torquing a fastener on a loader bucket tooth when the hand tooling slipped, resulting in the mechanic twisting the left knee. ""The accident occurred on 8/29/25, however, the EE was cleared to go back to work the same day. The EE chose to return to place of residence and got an off-site diagnosis, which was provided to the mine operator on 9/23/25.""

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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