# Amputations at West Rock Company, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2020010553` · 1/18/2020 · LITHIA SPRINGS, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
- **Source:** Pumps
## Employer
- **Name:** West Rock Company, Inc.
- **Location:** 600 Riverside Pkwy., LITHIA SPRINGS, GEORGIA, 30122
- **NAICS:** 323119
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a varnish pump. He removed and replaced the pump. The pump was turned on and the pump impeller amputated his right middle fingertip.

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