# Amputations involving bone loss at Appalachian Wood Floors, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2024054642` · 5/28/2024 · PORTSMOUTH, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Wrist(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations involving bone loss
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by running powered equipment  during maintenance, cleaning, testing
- **Source:** Stationary sawing machinery stationary  n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** "Lock out/ tag out" communication systems
## Employer
- **Name:** Appalachian Wood Floors, Inc.
- **Location:** 838 Campbell Ave., PORTSMOUTH, OHIO, 45662
- **NAICS:** 321918
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee reached into the access door of a rip saw while it was powering down, resulting in the amputation of their left hand. Energy control procedures were not used.

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