# Multiple surface and flesh wounds at IMIA, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2025043816` · 4/24/2025 · MAYPORT NAVAL STATION, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Elbow(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Multiple surface and flesh wounds
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by discharged object or substance
- **Source:** Chips, particles, splinters  unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Sandblasting machinery
## Employer
- **Name:** IMIA, LLC
- **Location:** Mayport Naval Station, MAYPORT NAVAL STATION, FLORIDA, 32228
- **NAICS:** 336611
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was performing abrasive blasting operations within a confined space onboard a naval vessel when the end of the abrasive blast hose slipped from his hand. The employee went to catch the abrasive blast hose with his right hand, missed the end of the hose, and caught the end of the abrasive blast hose in the bend of his right elbow. The abrasive material caused lacerations and contusions to his inner arm. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.

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