# Crushing injuries at Waste Pro
> OSHA SIR `2018010050` · 1/3/2018 · GAUTIER, MISSISSIPPI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Jaw, chin
- **Nature of injury:** Crushing injuries
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Parts and materials, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck
## Employer
- **Name:** Waste Pro
- **Location:** 4225 Beasley, GAUTIER, MISSISSIPPI, 39553
- **NAICS:** 562111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee dumped a load into a hamper and was standing behind the truck when a cam flew out of the crushing part of the hamper and hit the employee's jaw, crushing it.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*