Key Takeaway

Northmet is a active surface mine producing Metal, located in Hoyt Lakes, St Louis County, MN. It has 25 violations on record (4 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by NewRange Copper Nickel, LLC.

Northmet

Active Surface Metal

Operator: NewRange Copper Nickel, LLC

Controller: Polymet Mining Corp; Teck American Inc

Location: Hoyt Lakes, St Louis County, MN

Employees: 13

25
Violations
4
S&S Violations
8
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/30/2024 56.16006 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
03/27/2024 56.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
03/25/2024 56.20011 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
08/29/2023 45.4(b) Non-S&S NoNegligence $143
08/23/2023 Non-S&S $0
08/23/2023 56.15005 S&S HighNegligence $2,853
08/12/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
08/12/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
03/05/2019 47.41(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
03/05/2019 56.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
05/09/2018 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
02/23/2017 56.11012 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
02/23/2017 48.26(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
07/01/2014 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $243
07/01/2014 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $1,657
07/01/2014 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $334
07/01/2014 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $499
07/01/2014 56.4201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/01/2014 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $334
03/11/2013 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/18/2025 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/01/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 39d lost, 21d restricted
05/08/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/25/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 59d lost, 126d restricted
07/26/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/31/2016 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/24/2012 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None
07/10/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/23/2025 10/23/2025 7.25 1
05/14/2025 05/14/2025 9.00 1
03/10/2025 03/10/2025 8.00 1
07/30/2024 07/30/2024 14.25 1
06/05/2024 06/13/2024 18.00 1
03/25/2024 03/28/2024 27.50 1
11/16/2023 11/16/2023 9.00 1
09/14/2023 09/18/2023 16.75 1
09/05/2023 09/05/2023 2.50 1
08/22/2023 08/30/2023 70.25 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2103658
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionCopper Ore NEC
Employees13
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates47.5872220, -92.1505560
Nearest TownHoyt Lakes

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Northmet have?

Northmet has 25 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Northmet?

Northmet is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Hoyt Lakes, St Louis County, MN. It currently has 13 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Northmet?

According to MSHA records, Northmet has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Northmet?

Northmet is operated by NewRange Copper Nickel, LLC and controlled by Polymet Mining Corp; Teck American Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 2103658.