# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `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:** Rogers Group Inc
- **Operator:** Rogers Group Inc.
- **Mine:** [4104465](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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