# Cuts, lacerations at Aries Well Service
> OSHA SIR `2016032720` · 3/31/2016 · MIDLAND, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Metal materials-nonstructural, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Vises, clamps
## Employer
- **Name:** Aries Well Service
- **Location:** 6812 E. Hwy 80, MIDLAND, TEXAS, 79710
- **NAICS:** 213112
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was hand grinding a flat piece of metal that was held in place by a vice. The piece of metal slipped out of the vice striking the employee and cutting the right side of his neck.

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