# Cuts, lacerations at Mid South Fire Solutions, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2020032073` · 3/3/2020 · DENTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Head, unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Cuts, lacerations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Mid South Fire Solutions, LLC
- **Location:** 1506 W. Highland St., DENTON, TEXAS, 76203
- **NAICS:** 238210
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Air was being reintroduced to a dry pipe fire suppression system as part of an inspection. The air supply pipe burst. The pipe struck an employee standing outside the room, about 3 feet from the door. It cut his head, causing an injury that required hospitalized and stitches.

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