# Amputations at Nucor Steel Arkansas
> OSHA SIR `2019077077` · 7/12/2019 · BLYTHEVILLE, ARKANSAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
- **Source:** Hoisting accessories, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Rollers
## Employer
- **Name:** Nucor Steel Arkansas
- **Location:** 5027 C North County Rd 1015, BLYTHEVILLE, ARKANSAS, 72315
- **NAICS:** 331111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was working to de-chock a set of four high work rolls which were being removed from the roll mill for maintenance. While he was removing the spreader bar, he was caught in a pinch point between the spreader bar and a roll resulting in amputation of the right pinky fingertip.

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