# Amputations at Joining Metals Inc
> OSHA SIR `2022021188` · 2/8/2022 · PERRY, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Band saws
## Employer
- **Name:** Joining Metals Inc
- **Location:** 3314 BLACKMORE RD, PERRY, OHIO, 44081
- **NAICS:** 332312
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was operating a bandsaw when coolant began to drip down the side of the bandsaw. The employee attempted to wipe the coolant, when their middle finger contacted the saw blade, resulting in a fingertip amputation.

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