# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220211530012` · 05/31/2021 · Klondex Hollister Mine Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Diamond drill operator, Core driller, Exploration driller, Longhole driller, Prospect driller
- **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:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Klondex Hollister Mine Inc.
- **Mine:** [2602535](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602535)
## Narrative

A helper on an underground core drill was lifting a 5' HQ drill rod to add to the drill string when they lost footing and fell to the wooden deck (floor). The drill rod fell with them and landed on right thumb causing a fracture to the thumb.

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