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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220261900057 · 07/05/2026 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

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

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

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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