# Amputations involving bone loss at Wenger Construction Inc
> OSHA SIR `2024109147` · 10/1/2024 · MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Other finger(s)  n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations involving bone loss
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by running powered equipment  irregular movement, kick back
- **Source:** Saws  except chainsaws
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** Wenger Construction Inc
- **Location:** 1164 East North Ave, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, 53212
- **NAICS:** 238160
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a circular saw to cut a piece of batten. The saw jammed and kicked back, striking his left thumb and fully amputating it.

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