# Amputations at Tanner Construction Co. Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2018089036` · 8/31/2018 · LISMAN, ALABAMA
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Cranes, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Tanner Construction Co. Inc.
- **Location:** Hwy 10 Bogue Creek Bridge, LISMAN, ALABAMA, 36912
- **NAICS:** 237310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was removing metal bars from the base of a hammer cage being held up by a crane when the cable holding up the hammer snapped. The hammer dropped and pinned the employee's left hand, which had to be amputated at the wrist.

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