# Amputations at GURTZ ELECTRIC CO.
> OSHA SIR `2015052945` · 5/18/2015 · LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified
- **Source:** Manhole and cistern covers
## Employer
- **Name:** GURTZ ELECTRIC CO.
- **Location:** 660 N Westmoreland, LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS, 60045
- **NAICS:** 238210
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was attempting to remove a sewer cover using clamps with his right hand.  He reached under the cap when there was enough room to fit his hand, and the sewer cap fell on his left middle finger.  The finger was amputated between the nail bed and the first knuckle

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