# Fractures and surface, flesh wounds at Woodward Excavating Co
> OSHA SIR `2024087480` · 8/14/2024 · PLAIN CITY, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Ears and facial region  unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures and surface, flesh wounds
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by running powered equipment  irregular movement, kick back
- **Source:** Saws  except chainsaws
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** Woodward Excavating Co
- **Location:** 9570 Sagewood St., PLAIN CITY, OHIO, 43064
- **NAICS:** 237110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On August 14, 2024, an employee was operating a gas-powered concrete cut-off saw to cut into an existing concrete manhole. The saw kicked back and struck the employee's face. The employee sustained a fractured jaw and facial lacerations requiring stitches.

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