# Amputations at Chep & Brambles Co.
> OSHA SIR `2015118510` · 11/11/2015 · FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Chep & Brambles Co.
- **Location:** 1652 S. Fred Hanna Dr., FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, 72701
- **NAICS:** 321920
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was cutting a 2x4 with a chop saw. While holding the board in place, he lost his grip, and his left ring fingertip hit and was amputated by the blade.

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