# Cuts, lacerations at Gallegos Paving LLC
> OSHA SIR `2019032872` · 3/19/2019 · LAREDO, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Head and trunk
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
- **Source:** Saws-powered, except chainsaws
## Employer
- **Name:** Gallegos Paving LLC
- **Location:** 102 Pinnacle Road, LAREDO, TEXAS, 78045
- **NAICS:** 237110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was cutting a 6-inch fire hydrant pipe with a handheld circular saw. The saw blade came up and struck the employee in the chin and chest, causing lacerations.

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