# Cuts, lacerations at Shopworks, LLC
> OSHA SIR `20161211838` · 12/21/2016 · FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Upper arm(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
- **Source:** Hand grinders-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** Shopworks, LLC
- **Location:** 2801 NW 55th Court, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, 33309
- **NAICS:** 327991
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a hand held grinder with a 5-6 inch blade to grind a granite countertop. The grinder kicked back and the back end of the grinder struck the employee in the mouth. While trying to regain control of the grinder, the grinder blade lacerated his left bicep requiring surgery and hospitalization.

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