# Cuts, lacerations at Solon Specialty Wire
> OSHA SIR `2017032445` · 3/16/2017 · SOLON, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Drives-chain, leather, fabric, vee belt
- **Secondary source:** Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Solon Specialty Wire
- **Location:** 30000 Solon Road, SOLON, OHIO, 44139
- **NAICS:** 331222
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was setting up the wire draw machine. The employee was stringing up the machine and using a pulling chain to thread wire through the dies. The employee ran the machine in full run mode and pulled the chain wire off. The employee opened the soap access door to look inside and was struck in the mouth and hand by the chain. The employee was hospitalized for a left middle finger laceration and a busted upper lip.

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