# Amputations at GENERAL MACHINE & SAW COMPANY
> OSHA SIR `2017043819` · 4/5/2017 · MARION, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Band saws
## Employer
- **Name:** GENERAL MACHINE & SAW COMPANY
- **Location:** 305 Davids Street, MARION, OHIO, 43302
- **NAICS:** 561990
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On April 5, 2017, at approximately 1:30 a.m., an employee was operating a band saw when the employee's left hand contacted the running blade, amputating the thumb, index, and middle fingertips.

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