# Amputations at Hutco Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2016021477` · 2/17/2016 · CHANNELVIEW, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified
- **Source:** Handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Hutco Inc.
- **Location:** 18310 Market St., CHANNELVIEW, TEXAS, 77530
- **NAICS:** 811490
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Two employees were removing a reach rod.  One of the employee was on the top deck lifting the reach rod while the other employee was trying to remove a pin. The reach rod slipped smashing the employee's finger. The employee's left ring fingertip was amputated.

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