# Amputations at Pallet One of Texas
> OSHA SIR `2015086223` · 8/28/2015 · NEW BOSTON, TEXAS
## 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:** Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Pallet One of Texas
- **Location:** 1458 West US Highway 82, NEW BOSTON, TEXAS, 75570
- **NAICS:** 321920
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was pushing three pieces of lumber directly into the in feed conveyor of a gang saw and cut his left index and middle fingers. The left index figure was amputated just below the nail while the left middle finger was amputated at the first joint.

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