# Cuts, lacerations at Merrill Iron & Steel, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2016109389` · 10/5/2016 · SCHOFIELD, WISCONSIN
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
- **Source:** Hand grinders-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** Merrill Iron & Steel, Inc.
- **Location:** 900 Alderson St., SCHOFIELD, WISCONSIN, 54476
- **NAICS:** 332312
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On October 5, 2016, an employee was using a 7-inch electric grinder when it kicked back and severely lacerated the back of his left hand.

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