THE PDI GROUP INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | THE PDI GROUP INC. | Report ID | 2015011018 |
| Address | 3853 Forest Park Avenue | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63137 |
| Event Date | January 31, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Multiple mouth locations |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Drills-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.63000, -90.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hospitalized overnight after being struck in the mouth by a hand-held power angle drill. The accident occurred at the job site at approximately 8:00 a.m. on 01/31/15. The employee sustained massive lacerations to his cheek and jaw and broke two teeth.
Incident Summary
On January 31, 2015, a worker at THE PDI GROUP INC. in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple mouth locations. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with drills-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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