# Amputations involving bone loss at J N Pallet Company, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2024076115` · 7/9/2024 · CONNEAUTVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Upper arm(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:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** J N Pallet Company, LLC
- **Location:** 11207 Carr Road, CONNEAUTVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA, 16406
- **NAICS:** 321920
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A gang saw was jammed with sawdust. An employee opened an access panel door using the latch handle. Their hand then became caught in the blades that were still coming to a stop after the machine had been de-energized. The employee sustained an amputation of his right arm above the elbow.

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