# Amputations at Longwood Elastomers, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2015010228` · 1/7/2015 · BRENHAM, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Parts and materials, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Longwood Elastomers, Inc.
- **Location:** 1901 Longwood Drive, BRENHAM, TEXAS, 77833
- **NAICS:** 326291
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee had his ring finger amputated when a heavy part being lifted and strapped on a forklift fell off. This caused the part to fly up on the other end where his hand was placed, striking his hand against a guillotine blade.

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