# Amputations at PLIDCO
> OSHA SIR `2023021186` · 2/6/2023 · STRONGSVILLE, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
- **Source:** Impact wrenches-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** PLIDCO
- **Location:** 11792 Alameda Drive, STRONGSVILLE, OHIO, 44149
- **NAICS:** 332996
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employe was using a torque gun while installing a pipe sleeve. The guard of the torque gun caught his finger, causing a fingertip amputation.

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