# Amputations at Sam's Club
> OSHA SIR `2015075070` · 7/27/2015 · HOUSTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Butchering machinery
## Employer
- **Name:** Sam's Club
- **Location:** 1615 South Loop West, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77054
- **NAICS:** 452910
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee's thumb tip was amputated while operating a band saw to cut boneless ribeye steaks in the meat department. Hand/finger guards were not in place at the time. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.

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