# Amputations at SUPERIOR DAIRY
> OSHA SIR `2018021500` · 2/13/2018 · CANTON, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
- **Source:** Cooling and humidifying machinery and appliances, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** SUPERIOR DAIRY
- **Location:** 4719 NAVARRE RD. SW, CANTON, OHIO, 44706
- **NAICS:** 112120
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting/changing a belt on an air handling unit in the office area. The machine was shut off. As the employee checked the tension on one belt, the right middle finger contacted the still turning motor and was pulled into the flywheel resulting in a fingertip amputation.

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