# Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures at DJ West Construction
> OSHA SIR `2024065616` · 6/24/2024 · FORT LUPTON, COLORADO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Upper arm(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by running powered equipment  irregular movement, kick back
- **Source:** Saws  except chainsaws
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** DJ West Construction
- **Location:** 12496 East Weld Cty Rd 8, FORT LUPTON, COLORADO, 80621
- **NAICS:** 237990
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On June 24, 2024, an employee was using a demolition saw to cut a 30-inch steel pipe when the saw kicked back, struck the ground, and rebounded toward the employee. The employee was struck by the blade in the bicep, resulting in a laceration.

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