# Cuts, lacerations at PLUMBERS' SUPPLY COMPANY
> OSHA SIR `2021065008` · 6/19/2021 · NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Arm(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Tool parts, accessories, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Hand grinders-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** PLUMBERS' SUPPLY COMPANY
- **Location:** 922 Flaherty Drive, NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS, 02745
- **NAICS:** 332913
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was grinding metal with a grinder when the grinder wheel broke and cut his arm.

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