# Amputations at Plasson USA
> OSHA SIR `2015118617` · 11/13/2015 · HOUSTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker
- **Source:** Air compressors
## Employer
- **Name:** Plasson USA
- **Location:** 6020 Osborn Street, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77033
- **NAICS:** 332996
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On February 13, 2015, a temporary employee was doing pipe fitting work at the job site and lifted a compressor.  The compressor fell down and injured his left index finger. The finger was later amputated.

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