# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220260820025` · 03/12/2026 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against a moving object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Mucking machine
- **Injury source:** UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Northern Star Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
- **Mine:** [5001642](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001642)
## 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.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*