# Amputations at Menard, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2015020270` · 2/16/2015 · MONTGOMERY, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Menard, Inc.
- **Location:** 1200 Ogden Ave., MONTGOMERY, ILLINOIS, 60538
- **NAICS:** 444110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

The employee was cutting blinds on the blinds cutter machine and then proceeded to remove product while the blade continued to turn. The employee's left hand index fingertip came in contact with the rotating blade and was amputated. The equipment was guarded. The employee had surgery and the fingertip was successfully reattached.

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