Incident date: 2021-11-20
NAICS industry code: 321113

An employee was removing a 6' x 6' cover from a log chipper using a hoist. The chipper disc contacted the cover which then dislodged from the hoist and struck the employee, resulting in lacerations to the head, neck and face and broken teeth.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
code_source: title: Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Fractures
code_body: title: Tooth (teeth)
severity: moderate