# Cuts, lacerations at TAMPA BRASS AND ALUMINUM CORPORATION
> OSHA SIR `2016098632` · 9/12/2016 · TAMPA, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Jaw, chin
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Parts and materials, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Band saws
## Employer
- **Name:** TAMPA BRASS AND ALUMINUM CORPORATION
- **Location:** 8511 FLORIDA MINING BLVD, TAMPA, FLORIDA, 33634
- **NAICS:** 212399
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a band saw to cut material when the material kicked back and struck the employee in the chin-jaw area, causing a laceration.

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