# Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. at JOHN DEERE & COMPANY
> OSHA SIR `20181011228` · 10/31/2018 · MOLINE, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Jaw, chin
- **Nature of injury:** Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c.
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
- **Source:** Turning handtools-powered, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** JOHN DEERE & COMPANY
- **Location:** 700 Horizon South Pkwy, MOLINE, ILLINOIS, 61265
- **NAICS:** 333111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was installing a seat on a tractor. While she was torqueing the seat base with a 90-degree torque gun, the rear of the tool rotated toward her in reverse. The tool and its battery struck her face, causing a dislocated jaw and torn ligaments requiring surgery.

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