# Amputations at Nemak USA Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2018033050` · 3/29/2018 · SYLACAUGA, ALABAMA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Band saws
## Employer
- **Name:** Nemak USA Inc.
- **Location:** 2170 Old Sylacauga Hwy, SYLACAUGA, ALABAMA, 35150
- **NAICS:** 331410
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was cutting a piece of metal with a horizontal band saw when his right hand went between the metal and a vise used to hold it in place, resulting in a right thumb tip amputation.

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