# Amputations at Epco Extrusion Painting Company
> OSHA SIR `2015129842` · 12/11/2015 · YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
- **Source:** Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
- **Secondary source:** Racks-garment and other
## Employer
- **Name:** Epco Extrusion Painting Company
- **Location:** 4605 Lake Park Road, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO, 44512
- **NAICS:** 331318
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While moving a cart off the line, the rack swung back and pinched the tip of the employee's right hand middle finger between the rack and the rolling cart resulting in amputation.

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