# Amputations at Plastic Molding Technology, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2017043164` · 4/7/2017 · EL PASO, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
- **Source:** Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Plastic Molding Technology, Inc.
- **Location:** 12280 Rojas Drive - Unit A, EL PASO, TEXAS, 79936
- **NAICS:** 326199
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was performing maintenance and clearing out a jam in the granulator when a section of the machine fell on and amputated his fingertip.
The machine was locked out at the time.

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