If you sustained an injury while working with tools or lawn equipment, you should have it examined to be sure no foreign bodies have become embedded in the skin. Splinters, shards of glass, and pieces of metal are just a few of the materials that can become embedded in skin wounds. It is easier to remove a foreign body while the wound is still fresh, so visit our urgent care near you as soon as possible. Depending on the severity of the wound, you may also need an antibiotic to prevent infection.