# Amputations at National Strand Products, L.P.
> OSHA SIR `2023032748` · 3/28/2023 · HOUSTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified
- **Source:** Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container
## Employer
- **Name:** National Strand Products, L.P.
- **Location:** 12611 Cain Circle, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77015
- **NAICS:** 333120
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using an overhead crane to lift a bobbin. As he was lowering the bobbin, his hand was caught between the bobbin and the wheel, resulting in a left ring fingertip amputation. The employee was hospitalized.

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