# Amputations at North American Hoganas Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2015074325` · 7/5/2015 · NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
- **Source:** Drives-chain, leather, fabric, vee belt
- **Secondary source:** Drums, pulleys, sheaves
## Employer
- **Name:** North American Hoganas Inc.
- **Location:** 5950 Packard Road, NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK, 14304
- **NAICS:** 331110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was assigned to blow dust off the fan blade in a dust collector.  He shut off the fan, opened the inspection door to access the fan, and saw that the fan was still moving slowly.  A V-belt and pulley system was used as the drive system for the fan, but the guard was not in place.  The employee put his hand into the drive system to completely stop the fan. His hand got caught between the V-belt and pulley, amputating half of his ring finger and the little fingertip on his right hand.

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