# Cuts, lacerations at SAPORITO FINISHING CO.
> OSHA SIR `2016109792` · 10/18/2016 · ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Drill bits-unattached
- **Secondary source:** Drills-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** SAPORITO FINISHING CO.
- **Location:** Acme Industries, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS, 60007
- **NAICS:** 332813
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was at a client worksite cleaning some rust off a 3 ft. x 4 ft. metal part with an electric drill and a drill bit brush. The drill bit broke and the drill bit/brush lacerated the back of his left hand.

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