# Amputations at Ancortex, Inc
> OSHA SIR `2016043521` · 4/28/2016 · CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
- **Source:** Pipes, ducts, tubing, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Clamps, couplings
## Employer
- **Name:** Ancortex, Inc
- **Location:** WWRF City of Largo, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, 33760
- **NAICS:** 237990
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was positioning steel casing with a synthetic web sling. As he removed the sling from the casing, the casing shifted and pinched his left middle finger between the casing and the clamp set to receive the next piece, partially amputating his left middle fingertip.

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