MDR Construction, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Fractures — TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | MDR Construction, Inc. | Report ID | 2021064821 |
| Address | 2058 Richmond St. | City, State ZIP | TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI 38801 |
| Event Date | June 14, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Jaw, chin |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Handtools-powered, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.19000, -88.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A crimping gun fell out of an employee's tool bag and recoiled after hitting the ground. It struck the employee's chin, fracturing the jaw.
Incident Summary
On June 14, 2021, a worker at MDR Construction, Inc. in TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with handtools-powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 425 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker injuries.
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