# Bruises, contusions at James F. Stearns Co, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2016065674` · 6/24/2016 · NEW YORK, NEW YORK
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Knee(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Bruises, contusions
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** James F. Stearns Co, Inc.
- **Location:** 217 W 57th Street, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10019
- **NAICS:** 238110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was tightening a turnbuckle when the weld broke and it struck the employee's left knee, causing a contusion.

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