# Amputations at Metro Machine Corporation
> OSHA SIR `20161211868` · 12/22/2016 · PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Arm(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Nonroadway noncollision incident, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
- **Secondary source:** Slings
## Employer
- **Name:** Metro Machine Corporation
- **Location:** 2 Harper Ave, PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 23707
- **NAICS:** 336611
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

A temporary employee was operating a forklift while carrying a nylon sling outside of the cab. The sling got caught under the rear tire of the forklift resulting in a left arm amputation.

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