# Amputations at PPG Architectural Coatings, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2021010604` · 1/22/2021 · CARROLLTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
- **Source:** Valves, nozzles
## Employer
- **Name:** PPG Architectural Coatings, Inc.
- **Location:** 1900 N Josey Lane, CARROLLTON, TEXAS, 75006
- **NAICS:** 325510
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting the slide gate valve at the top of a materials silo. As the employee was reviewing the operation of the valve, the valve actuated and pinched his left thumb, resulting in a partial amputation.

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