# Amputations, avulsions, enucleations  unspecified at Blacksmith OTR, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2024087242` · 8/7/2024 · WACO, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Other finger(s)  n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations, avulsions, enucleations  unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object  unspecified
- **Source:** Parts and materials  unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery  unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Blacksmith OTR, LLC
- **Location:** 3131 Gholson Rd, WACO, TEXAS, 76705
- **NAICS:** 423130
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

At about 1:25 p.m. on August 7, 2024, a temporary employee was operating a foam ring cutter when its pin broke, causing the head to fall and hit his left hand. He suffered a partial amputation to the ring finger, as well as a laceration and nail damage to the middle finger.

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