# Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds at Southern Motion, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2015096693` · 9/14/2015 · PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
## Severity
- **2 hospitalizations**
- **Body part:** Thigh(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Metal chips, particles
## Employer
- **Name:** Southern Motion, Inc.
- **Location:** 161 Prestige Dr., PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI, 38863
- **NAICS:** 337121
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Two employees had just finished installing a replacement spindle motor for a CNC machine. The employees started the motor up. As it was coming up to speed, the bottom flange that holds the motor failed and fragments flew through the air striking both employees on their right legs.

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