# Amputations at Thornton Steel San Antonio llc.
> OSHA SIR `2020010599` · 1/20/2020 · ELMENDORF, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Band saws
## Employer
- **Name:** Thornton Steel San Antonio llc.
- **Location:** 13165 Donop Road, ELMENDORF, TEXAS, 78112
- **NAICS:** 332312
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a horizontal bandsaw to cut materials. As the saw was rising to the top position after completing a cut, the employee attempted to remove the drop scrap piece. The blade was still moving at the time and caught the drop scrap, which then struck and amputated the employee's left index and middle fingertips.

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