RDO Equipment Co.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Avulsions, enucleations — MC KINNEY, TEXAS
| Employer | RDO Equipment Co. | Report ID | 2017087901 |
| Address | 2902 North Central Expressway | City, State ZIP | MC KINNEY, TEXAS 75069 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Tooth (teeth) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source | Tractor, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423810 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.22000, -96.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bleeding residual pressure off a hydraulic line on a tractor and held a metal bracket in front of his face to avoid being splashed with small amounts of hydraulic oil. When pressure was released, it hit the metal bracket and forced it into the employee's face, fracturing his jaw and knocking out a tooth.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2017, a worker at RDO Equipment Co. in MC KINNEY, TEXAS suffered avulsions, enucleations to the tooth (teeth). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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