# Amputations at Niemann Foods
> OSHA SIR `2016021560` · 2/19/2016 · GALESBURG, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Butchering machinery
## Employer
- **Name:** Niemann Foods
- **Location:** 900 E Main St., GALESBURG, ILLINOIS, 61401
- **NAICS:** 424490
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While slicing ham with a bone saw, an 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*