# Amputations at Hilite Industries Automotive, LP
> OSHA SIR `2018032718` · 3/20/2018 · CARROLLTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
- **Source:** Product testing, inspecting, and diagnostic machinery, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Hilite Industries Automotive, LP
- **Location:** 1671 S. BROADWAY, CARROLLTON, TEXAS, 75006
- **NAICS:** 336310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a dual portioning valve tester. His finger was in the point of operation when the machine cycled, causing an amputation.

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