# Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures at Harper Federal Construction Company LLC
> OSHA SIR `2024087123` · 8/5/2024 · FORT SILL, OKLAHOMA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Wrist(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by running powered equipment  irregular movement, kick back
- **Source:** Grinders  handtool
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** Harper Federal Construction Company LLC
- **Location:** 4409 Thomas Rd, FORT SILL, OKLAHOMA, 73503
- **NAICS:** 238220
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was cutting brick fascia using a 4.5 inch corded angle grinder equipped with a diamond blade. The grinder kicked back and lacerated the employee's left wrist, severing an artery.

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