# Amputations at FGX International, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2018077719` · 7/30/2018 · SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation
## Employer
- **Name:** FGX International, Inc.
- **Location:** 500 George Washington Highway, SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND, 02917
- **NAICS:** 333314
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a broom to sweep debris from the floor in a receiving area. While he was moving a fan out of the way, the fan blade amputated his right ring fingertip and cut his right middle finger.

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