# Amputations at AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES
> OSHA SIR `2015041678` · 4/1/2015 · PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle
- **Source:** Train, locomotive, rail car, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES
- **Location:** 901 JONES ROAD, PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS, 72450
- **NAICS:** 336510
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was attempting to uncouple a railcar. The car rolled forward, trapping and crushing the employee's left ring finger. The employee required surgical amputation.

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