# Amputations at Instrument Transformers, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2016021064` · 2/4/2016 · CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Floor, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Instrument Transformers, LLC
- **Location:** 1907 Calumet St, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, 33765
- **NAICS:** 335311
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was operating the winding machine and knelt down to get a better view. His knee gave out and he fell forward extending his hand to brace himself. His hand contacted the machine blade and amputated the right middle finger.

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