Incident:Fractured jaw and busted teeth in The Subway 2019/09/13
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| Incident:Fractured jaw and busted teeth in The Subway 2019/09/13 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 2019/09/13 |
| Location | The Subway |
| Severity | Injury |
| Canyoneering-related | Yes |
| SAR involvement | No |
| Navigation problem | No |
| Environmental problem | Yes |
| Communication problem | No |
| Planning problem | No |
| Skills problem | No |
| Body movement problem | Yes |
| Rigging problem | No |
| Rappel problem | No |
| Insufficient gear | No |
| Gear failure | No |
Summary
One of our team slipped on super slick algae right at the subway proper. Teeth hit a rock, destroying 3 front teeth and fracturing his maxilla.
