# Cuts, lacerations at Shepherd Excavating Inc
> OSHA SIR `2023054534` · 5/22/2023 · PLAIN CITY, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Shoulder(s) and arm(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
- **Source:** Chainsaws-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** Shepherd Excavating Inc
- **Location:** New California Hills Drive, Jerome Township, PLAIN CITY, OHIO, 43064
- **NAICS:** 238110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was cutting a tree into smaller pieces using a chainsaw when the chainsaw became stuck. The employee pulled back on the chainsaw and it lacerated their shoulder/arm.

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