# Amputations at Gold Medal Products Co.
> OSHA SIR `2019021877` · 2/19/2019 · CINCINNATI, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Gold Medal Products Co.
- **Location:** 10700 Medallion Drive, CINCINNATI, OHIO, 45241
- **NAICS:** 333294
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On February 19, 2019, an employee was using a saw to cut extruded aluminum when the saw jammed up. The employee was attempting to clear the jam when the saw functioned and cut off the employee's right index fingertip. Gloves were worn at the time.

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