# Amputations at Majestic Steel USA Inc
> OSHA SIR `2016032372` · 3/18/2016 · BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
- **Source:** Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Majestic Steel USA Inc
- **Location:** 5300 Majestic Parkway, BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OHIO, 44146
- **NAICS:** 423510
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was operating an up-cut saw. As he was putting a piece of wood in the saw, his left foot stepped on the foot pedal and cycled the machine. The saw blade amputated his right ring fingertip.

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