# Amputations at Star Incorporated
> OSHA SIR `2022054378` · 5/19/2022 · ELGIN, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Table saws
## Employer
- **Name:** Star Incorporated
- **Location:** 38W636 U.S. 20, ELGIN, ILLINOIS, 60124
- **NAICS:** 541890
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was cutting laminate strips on a table saw. The blade kicked back and caused amputations to the employee's middle finger and thumb.

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