# Amputations at Doors Southern Manufacturing
> OSHA SIR `2016021680` · 2/23/2016 · THOMPSON FALLS, MONTANA
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **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:** Doors Southern Manufacturing
- **Location:** 4771 Hwy 200, THOMPSON FALLS, MONTANA, 59873
- **NAICS:** 321911
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was ripping panels when a build-up of sawdust and wood waste on the table saw caused the guard to be pushed up. When the employee attempted to clear the buildup, the blade amputated 1 inch of his right ring finger.

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