# Amputations at Migchelbrink Inc.
> OSHA SIR `20191011015` · 10/22/2019 · UNIONTOWN, OHIO
## Severity
- **2 amputations, 2 hospitalizations**
- **Body part:** Toes(s), toenail(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
- **Source:** Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container
## Employer
- **Name:** Migchelbrink Inc.
- **Location:** 2665 Raber Road, UNIONTOWN, OHIO, 44685
- **NAICS:** 327390
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Two employees were transferring pre-cast concrete using a 7-ton overhead crane. The wire rope broke and the hoist block fell onto the employees. Employee 1 had two toes amputated from the left foot. Employee 2 suffered crushing injuries to both legs resulting in amputation of both legs.

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