# Amputations at ARMEDICA MANUFACTURING
> OSHA SIR `2016021336` · 2/12/2016 · GREENWOOD, ARKANSAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Table saws
## Employer
- **Name:** ARMEDICA MANUFACTURING
- **Location:** 212 BELL ROAD, GREENWOOD, ARKANSAS, 72936
- **NAICS:** 337127
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was operating a table saw to shave 1/2" off a 72" x 30" 3/4" plywood board when the middle finger on his right hand came into contact with the 10" cutting blade. His finger was amputated at the fist knuckle and required surgery.

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