# Amputations at Albertvile Quality Foods
> OSHA SIR `2016043599` · 4/29/2016 · ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
- **Source:** Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Albertvile Quality Foods
- **Location:** 130 Quality Drive, ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA, 35950
- **NAICS:** 311615
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

The processing machinery was turned off while the line employees were on break.   Employee #1 returned from break early and removed a guard from the auger at the barrel breader. Employee #2 returned from break and started up the machinery.  Employee #1 sustained amputations of the middle and ring fingertips on his right hand.

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