# Amputations, avulsions, enucleations  unspecified at LAS Shutters + Windows
> OSHA SIR `2024031920` · 3/1/2024 · NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Other finger(s)  n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations, avulsions, enucleations  unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught, entangled in running powered equipment  normal operation
- **Source:** Saws  except chainsaws
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** LAS Shutters + Windows
- **Location:** 8735 Willow St, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, 70118
- **NAICS:** 332312
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was replacing/installing windows and doors at a residential building. A circular saw lacerated his right ring fingertip as he was using it. He suffered a partial amputation to the finger and was hospitalized, requiring surgery.

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