Dropped Third Strike

[Thaal]

Situation; First base occupied – less than two outs - Full count on the batter

Play; Dropped third strike becomes lodged in umpires paraphernalia

Question; Is the batter out – Dropped third Strike with first base occupied with less than two out. Or, does the batter get first base for the pitch lodge in umpires paraphernalia.

Comment; I have had many answers and so far all interpretation, can anyone find an approved ruling that applies, thanks.