# Amputations at Rich Products Corporation
> OSHA SIR `2018032751` · 3/21/2018 · MISSOURI CITY, 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:** Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Rich Products Corporation
- **Location:** 14847 Fairway Pines Drive, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, 77489
- **NAICS:** 311813
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A temporary employee was washing down a crumb machine with a water hose when his left hand contacted a rotating auger, partially amputating his middle finger below the second knuckle. The machine was guarded at the time.

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