# Cuts, lacerations at ALL AMERICAN SIGN CO., INC.
> OSHA SIR `2016021231` · 2/9/2016 · OAK LAWN, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against object or equipment while moving it
- **Source:** Building materials-solid elements, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** ALL AMERICAN SIGN CO., INC.
- **Location:** 5501 W. 109TH STREET, OAK LAWN, ILLINOIS, 60453
- **NAICS:** 339950
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a miter saw to cut aluminum while building a sign. The saw blade grabbed the aluminum material, and the material lacerated the employee's hand. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.

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