# Amputations at Klaver Construction
> OSHA SIR `2023065496` · 6/21/2023 · WICHITA, KANSAS
## 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
- **Secondary source:** Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
## Employer
- **Name:** Klaver Construction
- **Location:** 3219 W May Street, WICHITA, KANSAS, 67213
- **NAICS:** 238110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a circular saw when his hand slipped and his glove became caught, pulling his finger toward the saw blade. The employee's right middle fingertip was amputated and a finger was fractured.

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