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May 20, 2026 AK · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employees finger was pinched in a safety gate causing laceration.

March 10, 2026 AK · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

While performing drilling operations, drill pipe fell and struck the operators right hand causing injury to the right thumb which required surgery.

February 24, 2026 AK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After unloading, EE drove to the cleanout to ensure the tubs were empty. Using a sledgehammer to tap the side and vibrate the remaining contents, it rotated in EE's hand, catching EE's glove, twisting EE's left thumb. EE was fitted with a splint to immobilize the thumb, was referred for a follow-up appt. w/ ortho and released to work w/o restrictions.

January 27, 2026 AK · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Pulley bearing failed and caught fire leading to drive tower/belt #1 fire.

January 16, 2026 AK · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Until the fire investigation is complete, we are unable to determine the cause of the fire to the truck.

January 11, 2026 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

Fueler lost grip of hose while retracting, allowing end of hose to strike their face.

December 15, 2025 AK · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

An employee was in the process of re-inserting HQ split tube into a core tube. During the task, the split encountered ice inside of the tube and the employees hand slipped while applying pressure to the split tube. the sharp edge of the frozen split tube sliced through the employee's glove, resulting in a laceration to the employees left thumb.

November 17, 2025 AK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

Driver statement: The tarp was in a bind, driver climbed up on the front of the trailer to help work the tarp over whatever it was hung up on. Where the tarp pole connected to the motor, it broke loose, and struck my finger.

November 2, 2025 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Grinder slipped while in use, causing laceration to leg.

September 25, 2025 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting sheathing from wires when tool slipped and cut EE's hand through EE's gloves.

September 25, 2025 AK · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While IP was lifting drill rod to string, the rod slipped. IP reached down to grab rod and placed finger under pin end of rod pinching between box end and pin end of rod.

August 16, 2025 AK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

Removing GET from lip of bucket. Was using a pry bar and soft face hammer to work the old tooth off with the crane attached. The tooth was moving and I was using the hammer to walk the adapter forward. When hitting the adapter a piece of the corner of the adapter splintered off and hit my left inner thigh.

August 1, 2025 AK · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Placing wheel chocks into pickup truck, swinging a bit too much and feeling pain in lower back.

May 7, 2025 AK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE was changing liners and EE's harness caught on something, knocking EE off balance, EE slid down and EE's foot hit a ledge breaking EE's heal bone.

May 6, 2025 AK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Operator placed thumb in pinch point while attempting to move forks on telehandler .

March 9, 2025 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Maintenance door swung closed and hit mechanic in the face.

January 18, 2025 AK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Mill operator fell causing lacerations.

December 8, 2024 AK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) MACHINERY
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using a handheld cutting wheel, the Technician lost grip and the cutting wheel struck their hand causing laceration to their right hand.

October 5, 2024 AK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Fall from machine

While dismounting the grader, the operator lost grip and fell.

September 27, 2024 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While working in a squatted position on an engine at ground level, Mechanic lost balance landing on a pipe.

April 13, 2024 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was attempting to lift a nitrogen cylinder into the back of a service truck, when the cylinder slipped and pinched the miner's fifth finger between the cylinder and the edge of the service truck work bench.

February 13, 2024 AK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking back to work area after lunch. While crossing the roadway they slipped on the ice and broke their tibia.

November 26, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

Loader Operator had large rock fall from digface in to the bucket of the loader causing the Loader to Jolt. The Operator made contact with part of the cab causing injury to the top and back part of head

October 20, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) MACHINERY
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic received a laceration while removing a bolt.

October 16, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cutting rubber, the box cutter slipped and cut employee's forearm. Resulting in stitches

June 24, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Fall from machine

While attempting to enter the cab of 460E the operator inadvertently stepped backward off the deck of the truck and fell to the ground landing on their right side.

April 10, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

When removing a shackle from a tote lifter, the lifter shifted pinching the employees finger.

March 19, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While attaching wear iron to a dozer blade a piece slipped pinching mechanic's finger

March 16, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

While placing traffic cones for delineation employee slipped and fell causing the cones to strike their hand.

February 18, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While attempting to unplug a feeder, the jackhammer being used broke through material causing the jackhammer to drop and pinch employee's finger.

February 10, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While stowing an A frame ladder mechanic pinched finger

January 13, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using hand tool, tool contacted face shield causing laceration to mechanic face.

September 30, 2022 AK · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall helper, highwall drill helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

While replacing a chain link on the drill head crew was using a chain come-along to pull the slack out of the chain to install new link when the come-along slipped from its anchor point coming in contact with then assistants knee causing a cut.

September 29, 2022 AK · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was moving the core tube from the drill rods to the table. As they approached the table, the core tube released unexpectedly dropping onto their hand on the table. Equipment malfunction contributed to the core tube releasing. Employee left site to seek medical attention, and was promptly released after examination.

September 4, 2022 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Mechanic pinched finger between tool and car body of machine EE was working on while torqueing down bolts.

June 16, 2022 AK · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Fall from machine

While attempting to move a barrel to a pallet in the back of a light duty truck the employees hands slipped cause employee to fall.

February 25, 2022 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While attempting to remove a filter, the socket slipped causing employees hand to be pinched.

January 1, 2022 AK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

while employee was walking to their vehicle after shift the employee had a slip and fall in the employee parking lot.

December 21, 2021 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was testing a limit function on a drill and got EE's leg pinned between the rod support and drill steel. Employees knee became swollen. EE was seen by urgent care and discharged with instructions to rest it and ice it for 3 days.

December 12, 2021 AK · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Grader caught fire while grading drill pad. Source of the fire is under investigation pending results from fire inspector

December 8, 2021 AK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Operator had a fall of the same level after stepping on a rock walking to equipment

October 13, 2021 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While attempting to place a bearing onto a shaft using a hydraulic press the shaft slipped causing it to make contact with the guard. The guard then struck the employee.

October 5, 2021 AK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Operator was lifting a cover to close a ball valve, when the lid slipped out of their hand causing the lid to pinch index finger.

September 22, 2021 AK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While attempting to remove a rock from the push arm of a rubber tire dozer the operator felt a strain in right arm.

June 12, 2021 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Mechanic removed new ripper tip from rack and went to place the ripper tip in the service truck when mechanics finger was pinched between the ripper tip and tailgate.

May 25, 2021 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Case began as a first-aid only case on 05/25 and was modified to reportable injury on 07/07. Laborer using a vice grip clamp attached to the liner to help guide the liner. The employee tugged on the liner and the clamp came loose. The employee lost their footing and fell backward on the slope. The employee braced themselves with their right hand and received a strain to the wrist.

May 11, 2021 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

While attempting to make a lift a picking eye broke causing the lifting chain to strike employees arm

January 28, 2021 AK · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Our permitted landfill built on an old waste rock dump had an unplanned fire occur. The source of the fire is unknown. No damage was caused by the fire and no personnel or equipment were exposed.

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