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MACHINERY

220242550007 · 09/03/2024 · Rogers Group Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rogers Group Inc
Operator
Rogers Group Inc.
Mine
4104465

Narrative

Employee was splicing a belt using a battery operated drill, while tightening one of the nuts down it bottomed out. The torque from the drill wrenched from their hands, the drill spun around and the battery struck the employee in the jaw chipping a molar. There was no bruising or laceration. They went to the dentist where a crown was installed on the tooth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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