# Amputations at Overton Chicago Gear Corporation
> OSHA SIR `2019043483` · 4/4/2019 · ADDISON, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by other person
- **Source:** Striking and nailing handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Overton Chicago Gear Corporation
- **Location:** 530 Westgate DR, ADDISON, ILLINOIS, 60101
- **NAICS:** 333612
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Two mechanics were trying to reposition a crooked race inside a pit furnace that was preventing the furnace cover from closing properly. One of the mechanics was at the upper end of the furnace using a long, steel tool to strike the race in an attempt to pry it loose. The second mechanic was near the bottom of the furnace, checking the position of the race after each attempt to move it. The steel tool  struck his hand and amputated his right ring fingertip.

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