# Cuts, lacerations at MARTAM CONSTRUCTION, INC.
> OSHA SIR `2019066510` · 6/27/2019 · ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Head, neck, 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:** MARTAM CONSTRUCTION, INC.
- **Location:** 115 W Campbell Street, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS, 60005
- **NAICS:** 237310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was cutting lumber with a cut-off saw when it kicked back and lacerated the employee from the cheek to the chest.

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