# Avulsions, enucleations at Discovery Design Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2017021494` · 2/15/2017 · LOWELL, ARKANSAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Tooth (teeth)
- **Nature of injury:** Avulsions, enucleations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Hand grinders-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** Discovery Design Inc.
- **Location:** Arrowhead Building Supply, LOWELL, ARKANSAS, 72745
- **NAICS:** 811198
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a handheld portable grinder to grind a vehicle bracket when the grinder came apart and struck him in the face, causing facial lacerations and multiple avulsed teeth.

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