# Amputations at PALLETON OF KANSAS, INC.
> OSHA SIR `2015074831` · 7/20/2015 · LYONS, KANSAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Table saws
- **Secondary source:** Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
## Employer
- **Name:** PALLETON OF KANSAS, INC.
- **Location:** 103 INDUSTRIAL DR., LYONS, KANSAS, 67554
- **NAICS:** 321920
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While operating a table saw, an employee's glove got caught. The employee's hand was pulled into the blade, amputating 2/3 of the third left-hand finger.

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