# Amputations at Boulder Natural Meats
> OSHA SIR `2015118473` · 11/10/2015 · DENVER, COLORADO
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
- **Source:** Packaging, wrapping, bundling machinery
## Employer
- **Name:** Boulder Natural Meats
- **Location:** 5340 N Franklin St, DENVER, COLORADO, 80216
- **NAICS:** 311612
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a packaging machine. The machine engaged, and his hand was pushed by the belt. When he pulled his hand back, his fingertip was amputated.

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