# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220231430021` · 05/19/2023 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Jumbo percussion drill operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 9.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Northern Star Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
- **Mine:** [5001642](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/5001642)
## Narrative

IP had cut a sheet of mesh down to finish bolting to grade line. After cutting the sheet they moved the wire into place, while moving it one of the cut ends of the wire hit them in the ankle. The piece of wire penetrated the IP's boot and socks and punctured into the skin near their ankle.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*