# Amputations at The Pallet Place
> OSHA SIR `20171110757` · 11/8/2017 · VAN, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** The Pallet Place
- **Location:** 25158 W Interstate 20, VAN, TEXAS, 75790
- **NAICS:** 321920
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee's left ring finger contacted a double head saw blade and was amputated.

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