# Amputations at Sierra Pacific Industries
> OSHA SIR `2019076689` · 7/2/2019 · MEDFORD, WISCONSIN
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Sierra Pacific Industries
- **Location:** 869 South Whelen Ave, MEDFORD, WISCONSIN, 54451
- **NAICS:** 321911
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On July 2, 2019, an employee was operating a chop saw when his left index finger contacted the spinning blade, resulting in a fingertip amputation.

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