# Amputations at Polytex Fibers, Corp.
> OSHA SIR `20181212885` · 12/16/2018 · HOUSTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
- **Source:** Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Polytex Fibers, Corp.
- **Location:** 9341 Baythorne Dr., HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77041
- **NAICS:** 326111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was attempting to clear accumulating plastic bags in the rejection area with his gloved right hand. His gloved right pinky finger came in contact with the rejection feeder, amputating the fingertip. The machine was guarded at the time.

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