# Amputations at Hixson Lumber Sales of Texas
> OSHA SIR `2015010515` · 1/15/2015 · WILLIS, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Hixson Lumber Sales of Texas
- **Location:** 13336 N. Hwy 75, WILLIS, TEXAS, 77378
- **NAICS:** 321113
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

The employee was operating a Whirlwind pop up saw, cutting 2X2 lumber into 36-inch lengths.  The employee accidentally activated the foot pedal that controls the saw.  When the pedal was depressed, the "guard" and 8-inch saw blade came up, amputating the employee's right index, middle, and ring fingers. The employee was brought to the hospital where two of the three fingers were re-attached.  

The incident occurred in the pop-up saw area.

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