# Cuts, lacerations at General Southern Industries
> OSHA SIR `2023032174` · 3/9/2023 · RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Wrist(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
- **Source:** Hand grinders-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** General Southern Industries
- **Location:** 15825 Highway 243 Industrial Park, RUSSELLVILLE, ALABAMA, 35653
- **NAICS:** 332312
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a 4-inch grinder to cut a series of tack welds loose. The grinder kicked back and lacerated his left wrist.

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