# Amputations at Evoqua Water Technologies LLC.
> OSHA SIR `2016032570` · 3/26/2016 · LIMA, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Evoqua Water Technologies LLC.
- **Location:** 1776 Buckeye Rd., LIMA, OHIO, 45804
- **NAICS:** 811310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was attempting to replace the permeate port on the end-cap of a reverse osmosis vessel. The equipment retained pressure, which caused the end-cap to be forcibly removed. The pressurized end cap struck the employee's right hand against a support member, amputating two fingers.

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