THE PDI GROUP INC.

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker - Cuts, lacerations - SAINT LOUIS, Missouri

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at THE PDI GROUP INC. in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri
Employer THE PDI GROUP INC.
Address 3853 Forest Park Avenue
City, State ZIP SAINT LOUIS, Missouri 63137
Report ID 2015011018
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
GPS Coordinates 38.63472, -90.24109

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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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