# Amputations at Chicago Flameproof and Wood Specialties
> OSHA SIR `2021076394` · 7/20/2021 · MONTGOMERY, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
- **Source:** Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** Chicago Flameproof and Wood Specialties
- **Location:** 1200 S Lake Street, MONTGOMERY, ILLINOIS, 60538
- **NAICS:** 321992
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee made lumber adjustments and got onto a forklift when they noticed more adjustments were needed. The employee leaned forward while on the forklift when a lever caused the lumber to move, causing a fingertip amputation.

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