# Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures at Appia Wind Services
> OSHA SIR `2024087990` · 8/28/2024 · ROSCOE, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Upper arm(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by other propelled object or substance  n.e.c.
- **Source:** Caps, lids, covers  n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Drums, pulleys, sheaves
## Employer
- **Name:** Appia Wind Services
- **Location:** Mesquite Star Wind Farm, ROSCOE, TEXAS, 79545
- **NAICS:** 221115
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was performing an inspection on the inside of a wind tower blade. They removed a blade hole cover with a chain and come-along and the cover lacerated their left arm (including an artery) above the bicep.

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