# Amputations involving bone loss at AMTEC Corporation
> OSHA SIR `2024042853` · 4/1/2024 · CLEAR LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Other finger(s)  n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations involving bone loss
## Cause
- **Event:** Explosion  unspecified
- **Source:** Containers  unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Explosives  unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** AMTEC Corporation
- **Location:** 47600 180th Street, CLEAR LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA, 57226
- **NAICS:** 325920
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was removing residual lead azide from a metal container when the container detonated, injuring their left hand and amputating fingers.

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