# Amputations at thieme corporation
> OSHA SIR `2019099887` · 9/20/2019 · SAINT CHARLES, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Band saws
## Employer
- **Name:** thieme corporation
- **Location:** 3605 Swenson Ave, SAINT CHARLES, ILLINOIS, 60174
- **NAICS:** 333511
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a bandsaw to cut out foam for packaging. The sawblade came into contact with the employee's left index finger, amputating the tip.

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