# Amputations at Carpenter Contractors of America
> OSHA SIR `2017043865` · 4/28/2017 · BOCA RATON, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person
- **Source:** Saws-powered, except chainsaws
## Employer
- **Name:** Carpenter Contractors of America
- **Location:** 2703 NW 71st Blvd, BOCA RATON, FLORIDA, 33496
- **NAICS:** 236115
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was attempting to grab an operating circular saw when the employee's right middle fingertip was amputated.

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