# Amputations at The Pennsylvania State University
> OSHA SIR `2023021286` · 2/9/2023 · UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA
## 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:** Food slicers
## Employer
- **Name:** The Pennsylvania State University
- **Location:** East College Avenue, UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA, 16802
- **NAICS:** 236220
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was operating a slicer in the kitchen and lacerated their thumb. The employee sustained an amputation.

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