# Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds at Spiradrill
> OSHA SIR `2023054443` · 5/18/2023 · SMITHVILLE, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Presses, except printing, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Spiradrill
- **Location:** 112 Farm to Market Road 153, SMITHVILLE, TEXAS, 78957
- **NAICS:** 333995
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a hydraulic press to repair a hydraulic tool that was stuck in the open position. Upon adding downward pressure from the hydraulic press, the tool's hydraulic quick coupler broke and released the ball bearing inside the coupler. The ball bearing struck the employee in the abdomen, resulting in lacerations and abrasions. The ball bearing also penetrated the employee's abdomen.

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