# Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds at M. A. Mortenson Company
> OSHA SIR `2016088035` · 8/26/2016 · MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Groin
- **Nature of injury:** Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar)
## Employer
- **Name:** M. A. Mortenson Company
- **Location:** 10101 West Wisconsin Avenue, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, 53226
- **NAICS:** 236220
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On or about August 26, 2016, an employee was walking on rebar when the tie wire broke causing the rebar to come up and cause a puncture wound.

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