# Cuts, lacerations at Hayes Mechanical
> OSHA SIR `2016032426` · 3/21/2016 · MARISSA, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Thigh(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by handheld object or equipment, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Hand grinders-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** Hayes Mechanical
- **Location:** 1739 New Marigold Ave, MARISSA, ILLINOIS, 62257
- **NAICS:** 237990
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was grinding on tack welds when the grinder lost power. As the employee was checking the cord, the grinder restarted and lacerated the employee's left thigh above the knee.

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