# Amputations at Golden Anchor Pallets LLC
> OSHA SIR `20191111620` · 11/7/2019 · PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Band saws
## Employer
- **Name:** Golden Anchor Pallets LLC
- **Location:** 1605 Century Street, PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS, 78660
- **NAICS:** 321920
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was feeding 2x4s into the horizontal band saw. Saw dust was being ejected toward him so he went to clear the dust port. His right index finger contacted the blade and required surgical amputation.

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