# Amputations at Amtex Acquisition Corp.
> OSHA SIR `2022054621` · 5/27/2022 · GARLAND, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
- **Source:** Saws-powered, except chainsaws
## Employer
- **Name:** Amtex Acquisition Corp.
- **Location:** 832 EAST WALNUT STREET, GARLAND, TEXAS, 75040
- **NAICS:** 332311
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a circular saw to cut out a piece of backing of a cabinet. The saw blade got caught on a knot in the wood, which kicked back. This caused the saw to cut back and twist, and the blade amputated the employee's fingertip.

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