# Amputations involving bone loss at A. O. SMITH WATER TREATMENT (NORTH AMERICA), INC
> OSHA SIR `2024065226` · 6/13/2024 · GROVEPORT, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Other finger(s)  n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations involving bone loss
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught, entangled in running powered equipment  normal operation
- **Source:** Stationary drills, milling machinery
- **Secondary source:** Gloves, handguards  except disposable, electric insulating
## Employer
- **Name:** A. O. SMITH WATER TREATMENT (NORTH AMERICA), INC
- **Location:** 4343 S Hamilton Rd, GROVEPORT, OHIO, 43125
- **NAICS:** 333414
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was operating a drill press in the small parts department when their glove was caught in the drill press resulting in amputation of their right ring finger below the first knuckle.

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