Red Dog Operations
Active
Surface
Metal
Operator: Teck Alaska Inc
Controller: Teck Resources Limited
Location: Kotzebue, Northwest Arctic County, AK
Employees: 520
1,395
Violations
239
S&S Violations
515
Accidents
$1.0M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 1,395 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/31/2025 | 56.11016 | S&S | ModNegligence | $642 |
| 12/18/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/17/2025 | 56.20003(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/17/2025 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/17/2025 | 56.13015(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 12/12/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/12/2025 | 56.13021 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $432 |
| 12/10/2025 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/03/2025 | 50.20(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/02/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/02/2025 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/02/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $465 |
| 12/02/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,550 |
| 12/02/2025 | 56.4603(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $465 |
| 12/02/2025 | 56.20003(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/16/2025 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/10/2025 | 56.5001(a)/.5005 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/07/2025 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/17/2025 | 56.20003(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 515 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2026 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 01/19/2026 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/03/2026 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/25/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 11/09/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/01/2025 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/13/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/05/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/26/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 09/18/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
Inspections
View all 212 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | 01/02/2026 | 25.50 | 1 |
| 12/18/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 9.00 | 2 |
| 12/08/2025 | 12/12/2025 | 45.50 | 1 |
| 12/02/2025 | 12/04/2025 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 10/15/2025 | 01/01/2026 | 151.00 | 1 |
| 10/10/2025 | 10/16/2025 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 10/09/2025 | 10/16/2025 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 09/11/2025 | 09/11/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 09/09/2025 | 09/12/2025 | 34.50 | 1 |
| 08/07/2025 | 08/07/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID5001545
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityMetal
SIC DescriptionLead-Zinc Ore
Employees520
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates68.0461110, -162.4338890
Nearest TownKotzebue
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Red Dog Operations have?
Red Dog Operations has 1395 MSHA violations on record, of which 239 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.0M.
What type of mine is Red Dog Operations?
Red Dog Operations is a Surface mine producing Metal, located in Kotzebue, Northwest Arctic County, AK. It currently has 520 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Red Dog Operations?
According to MSHA records, Red Dog Operations has 515 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.
Who operates Red Dog Operations?
Red Dog Operations is operated by Teck Alaska Inc and controlled by Teck Resources Limited. MSHA Mine ID: 5001545.