# Amputations at Enviro Tech Chemical Services, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2018055206` · 5/29/2018 · HELENA, ARKANSAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
- **Source:** Valves, nozzles
## Employer
- **Name:** Enviro Tech Chemical Services, Inc.
- **Location:** 724 PCR 411, HELENA, ARKANSAS, 72342
- **NAICS:** 424690
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Two employees were inspecting a 3-way actuated ball valve that was not working properly. One employee went to the control room to switch the valve position in a different direction. The injured employee's left index finger entered the valve and the valve closed on his finger causing a fingertip amputation.

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