# Amputations at Tri State Metal Company dba Imperial Recycling
> OSHA SIR `2017066029` · 6/27/2017 · CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle
- **Source:** Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** Tri State Metal Company dba Imperial Recycling
- **Location:** 1700 W Fulton, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60612
- **NAICS:** 423930
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On June 27, 2017, at approximately 8:45 a.m., an employee attempted to stop a forklift from rolling by placing a piece of wood or hammer under the tire. The forklift continued to roll and pinched two fingers on his right hand, amputating his ring fingertip.

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