# Cuts, lacerations at GKN Sinter Metals, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2018088531` · 8/19/2018 · GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Forearm(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
- **Source:** Hand grinders-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** GKN Sinter Metals, LLC
- **Location:** N112 W18700 Mequon Road, GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN, 53022
- **NAICS:** 332116
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using an angle grinder when the tool kicked back and severely lacerated the employee's left forearm, causing tendon and muscle damage. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.

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