# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220232780009` · 10/02/2023 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Northern Star Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
- **Mine:** [5001642](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/5001642)
## Narrative

Helper was working in a clean dry station maneuvering rods from the string when they pinched a finger between the rod and feed frame of the drill. EE was taken to the medic for review and referred to hospital for x-ray which confirmed a right ring finger distal phalanx fracture. EE has been released to full duties as tolerated and placed on a return to work plan.

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