# Amputations at SHAW INDUSTRIES
> OSHA SIR `2017099203` · 9/26/2017 · CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
- **Source:** Floor, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Textiles, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** SHAW INDUSTRIES
- **Location:** 5225 GA HWY 411 SW, CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA, 30120
- **NAICS:** 313230
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was removing carpet tiles from a conveyor belt when he tripped over carpet tiles on the floor and his hand made contact with the belt, partially amputating one of his fingertips.

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