# Amputations involving bone loss at Fort Myer Construction
> OSHA SIR `2024087833` · 8/24/2024 · WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Thumb(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations involving bone loss
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by running powered equipment  n.e.c.
- **Source:** Saws  except chainsaws
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** Fort Myer Construction
- **Location:** 2940 Tilden St, NW, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20008
- **NAICS:** 237310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a circular saw to cut PVC pipe during sidewalk repairs. The saw amputated their left thumb.

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