# Amputations at Arkema Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2015118824` · 11/21/2015 · BIRDSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
- **Source:** Drills-powered
- **Secondary source:** Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
## Employer
- **Name:** Arkema Inc.
- **Location:** 1112 Lincoln Road, BIRDSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA, 19508
- **NAICS:** 325211
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A maintenance mechanic was using a powered hand drill with a 4 foot long ready rod (attachment) to clean out a pipe that was clogged with powder. When he inserted the rod into the pipe, the rod caught his gloved left hand lacerating his fingers. Because of personal medical reasons, the employee opted to have the tip of his index finger surgically amputated.

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