# Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds at Pacific Steel & Recycling
> OSHA SIR `2016087319` · 8/7/2016 · GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Upper arm(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Metal chips, particles
## Employer
- **Name:** Pacific Steel & Recycling
- **Location:** 2365 River Road, GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO, 81505
- **NAICS:** 332323
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a hand chisel and hammer to remove the blade from the lower pocket of the shear head. While he was driving the chisel with the hammer, a small piece of metal came off and punctured his arm 3 inches above the elbow.

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