# Amputations at L3 Harris Technologies, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2019088718` · 8/22/2019 · PALM BAY, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
- **Source:** Metal plates, metal panels
## Employer
- **Name:** L3 Harris Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** 1395 troutman Blvd., NE, PALM BAY, FLORIDA, 32905
- **NAICS:** 335991
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A metal vibe plate was being lifted off a truss plate by an overhead crane. As an employee was removing two bolts on the end of the plate, the employee's left little finger was crushed between the plates. The tip was amputated.

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