# Amputations at First Baptist Church of Houston
> OSHA SIR `2018054404` · 5/7/2018 · HOUSTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Nonclassifiable
## Employer
- **Name:** First Baptist Church of Houston
- **Location:** 7401 Katy Frwy, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77024
- **NAICS:** 813110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was cutting sections from 4x4x8 cedar board when their hand made contact with the rotating blade. The thumb and left index fingertip were amputated.

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