# Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds at WHC Inc
> OSHA SIR `2015129903` · 12/31/2015 · SOCORRO, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Nonclassifiable
- **Nature of injury:** Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by discharged object or substance
- **Source:** Lubricating greases, cutting oils
- **Secondary source:** Handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** WHC Inc
- **Location:** Alameda yard, SOCORRO, TEXAS, 79928
- **NAICS:** 332996
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee using a grease gun was injured when the hose of the gun ruptured and shot grease into his skin.

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