# Amputations at R.C.M. Industries, Inc. dba Aallied Die Casting Company of Illinois
> OSHA SIR `2023087715` · 8/22/2023 · FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Grinders, abraders
## Employer
- **Name:** R.C.M. Industries, Inc. dba Aallied Die Casting Company of Illinois
- **Location:** 3021 Cullerton Dr., FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS, 60131
- **NAICS:** 331523
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was brushing debris off a part with their right hand when their left hand made contact with the rotating grinding wheel on a surface grinder. Their left index fingertip was amputated.

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