# Amputations at David E. Wilkens, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2015052896` · 5/15/2015 · CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached
- **Source:** Tow truck
## Employer
- **Name:** David E. Wilkens, Inc.
- **Location:** 4255 S Prairieveiw Rd, CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN, 54729
- **NAICS:** 488410
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was greasing the wheel lift on a tow truck when his hand slipped, causing the lift to fall and crush his left middle fingertip, which eventually had to be amputated.

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