# Amputations at Vestas Blades America , Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2015052522` · 5/2/2015 · WINDSOR, COLORADO
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
- **Source:** Impact wrenches-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** Vestas Blades America , Inc.
- **Location:** 11140 Eastman Park Drive, WINDSOR, COLORADO, 80550
- **NAICS:** 333611
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A pinch point between the electric torque and a metal plate caused an employee to amputate the left index fingertip while using an electric torque wrench.

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