# Amputations at VITA FOOD PRODUCTS
> OSHA SIR `2023109485` · 10/13/2023 · CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Racks-garment and other
## Employer
- **Name:** VITA FOOD PRODUCTS
- **Location:** 2222 WEST LAKE STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60612
- **NAICS:** 311611
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was moving a wheeled metal rack that was filled with trays and product (fish). The wheeled rack fell to the floor and landed on the employee's fingertips. The edge of the cart amputated his right middle fingertip and lacerated his right ring and index fingers.

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