# Cuts, lacerations at MLB Construction
> OSHA SIR `2017054461` · 5/16/2017 · SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Thigh(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
- **Source:** Hand grinders-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** MLB Construction
- **Location:** 90 West Ave, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK, 12866
- **NAICS:** 238190
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was measuring and cutting metal studs using a 6-inch grinder/cutter. When he cut through the stud, the grinder kicked back at him and cut into his upper right leg.

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