# Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury at Mears Installation
> OSHA SIR `20191011048` · 10/23/2019 · KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Upper and lower limb(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Hand grinders-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** Mears Installation
- **Location:** Oak Street and 107th Street, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, 64131
- **NAICS:** 237120
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a handheld cup-shaped grinder on a manhole cover. The cup flew off, striking the employee on the right knee and hand. He was hospitalized.

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