# Amputations at Cantex Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2021109029` · 10/20/2021 · AURORA, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
- **Source:** Machinery, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Cantex Inc.
- **Location:** 11444 Chamberlain Road, Site #1, AURORA, OHIO, 44202
- **NAICS:** 326122
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was attempting to unjam a machine when the hold down clamp activated and crushed his right ring finger, resulting in amputation below the fingernail. The machine was not locked out or tagged out at the time.

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