# Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures at Delta Railroad Construction
> OSHA SIR `2024087445` · 8/13/2024 · ASHTABULA, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Thumb(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:** Delta Railroad Construction
- **Location:** 2648 West Prospect Road, ASHTABULA, OHIO, 44004
- **NAICS:** 237990
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a handheld grinder to cut a hydraulic hose when the grinder kicked back and lacerated his left thumb.

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