# Amputations at Hogar Construction
> OSHA SIR `2019043835` · 4/15/2019 · LOS FRESNOS, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Toes(s), toenail(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
- **Source:** Saws-powered, except chainsaws
## Employer
- **Name:** Hogar Construction
- **Location:** 520 E Ocean Blvd, LOS FRESNOS, TEXAS, 78566
- **NAICS:** 238130
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a circular handsaw to cut a wooden board at ground level. The blade ricocheted and cut the toes on the employee's right foot, causing an amputation. The safety guard was not in place at the time.

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