# Fractures at Promatic Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2015064061` · 6/25/2015 · GOWER, MISSOURI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Jaw, chin
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Machinery, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Promatic Inc.
- **Location:** 7803 W Hwy 116, GOWER, MISSOURI, 64454
- **NAICS:** 333999
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On June 25, 2015, an employee was repairing a skeet machine in the back shop area, removing a leaky gear box from the side of the machine. When he removed the gear box, the main spring engaged, and the throwing arm released and struck the employee in the face. He received multiple fractures to both sides of the lower jaw, requiring surgery and hospitalization.

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