# Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury at Precision Drilling
> OSHA SIR `2015052839` · 5/13/2015 · ALMA, WEST VIRGINIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Jaw, chin
- **Nature of injury:** Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Metal pipes, tubing
- **Secondary source:** Overhead hoists, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Precision Drilling
- **Location:** 977 Middle Island Road, ALMA, WEST VIRGINIA, 26320
- **NAICS:** 213111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Employees were trying to maneuver a metal pipe into place using a hoist when the swivel released and caused the pipe to suddenly lift up about 6 inches and strike the injured employee in the jaw.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*