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
Operator: NewRange Copper Nickel, LLC
Controller: Polymet Mining Corp; Teck American Inc
Location: Hoyt Lakes, St Louis County, MN
Employees: 13
Recent Violations
View all 25 →| 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
View all 8 →| 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
View all 36 →| 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 |
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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.