# Amputations at Smithfield Foods, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2022054620` · 5/27/2022 · SAINT CHARLES, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
- **Source:** Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Smithfield Foods, Inc.
- **Location:** 410 Kirk Road, SAINT CHARLES, ILLINOIS, 60174
- **NAICS:** 311991
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A mechanic was troubleshooting a metal detector reject valve when the ball valve activated and amputated the middle and ring fingertips on their right hand.

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