# Amputations at American Erection, LLC
> OSHA SIR `20211210515` · 12/7/2021 · BRIDGEPORT, WEST VIRGINIA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar)
## Employer
- **Name:** American Erection, LLC
- **Location:** 2200 Aviation Way, BRIDGEPORT, WEST VIRGINIA, 26330
- **NAICS:** 236220
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

At about 11:10 a.m. on December 7, 2021, an employee was working from a manlift to install x-bracing. Once the rod was in place, the employee prepared to move the manlift; the rod popped out and hit his right thumb, causing a partial amputation to the tip.

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