# Amputations at Haas Door Company
> OSHA SIR `2023087993` · 8/30/2023 · WAUSEON, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
- **Source:** Conveyors-powered, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Haas Door Company
- **Location:** 320 Sycamore Street, WAUSEON, OHIO, 43567
- **NAICS:** 332321
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A maintenance employee was troubleshooting a conveyor while standing within the perimeter guarding system (fencing). His right ring finger became caught between the chain and sprocket on the conveyor resulting in amputation of the fingertip. The chain and sprocket were not guarded at the time of the incident.

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