# Amputations at Western States Fire Protection
> OSHA SIR `2016087737` · 8/17/2016 · AURORA, COLORADO
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
- **Source:** Saws-powered, except chainsaws
## Employer
- **Name:** Western States Fire Protection
- **Location:** 2501 Dallas St, AURORA, COLORADO, 80012
- **NAICS:** 922160
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee sustained a right index finger amputation while cutting all-thread pipe using a portable band saw.

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