# Amputations at Palletone Incorporated
> OSHA SIR `2019099681` · 9/16/2019 · PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Palletone Incorporated
- **Location:** 1212 Brai Drive, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, 77640
- **NAICS:** 321920
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was attempting to unjam a saw when his left hand touched the rotating blade, lacerating his hand and little finger. As a result, his little finger had to be medically amputated.

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