# Amputations at J & J Boring, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `20181010921` · 10/23/2018 · MEQUON, WISCONSIN
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
- **Source:** Boxes, crates, cartons
- **Secondary source:** Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
## Employer
- **Name:** J & J Boring, Inc.
- **Location:** 10130 North Port Washington Road, MEQUON, WISCONSIN, 53097
- **NAICS:** 237110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was lifting a spoil box out of a cart when the employee's fingertip was pinched between the box and cart, resulting in a left pinky fingertip amputation.

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