# Amputations at Universal Metal Products, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `20171110790` · 11/9/2017 · PEMBERVILLE, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
- **Source:** Welding machinery
## Employer
- **Name:** Universal Metal Products, Inc.
- **Location:** 850 W. Front Street, PEMBERVILLE, OHIO, 43450
- **NAICS:** 332116
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On November 9, 2017, an employee was operating a welder in the tool room. The employee was attempting to grab a part from the welder when the employee's foot hit the foot pedal and actuated the machine. The welder then amputated the employee's right index fingertip.

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