# Amputations involving bone loss at Burca Elevator & Metal Works, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2025065534` · 6/10/2025 · MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Thumb(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations involving bone loss
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by running powered equipment  n.e.c.
- **Source:** Drills, braces, drivers
- **Secondary source:** Gloves, handguards  except disposable, electric insulating
## Employer
- **Name:** Burca Elevator & Metal Works, Inc.
- **Location:** 17164 Northwest 2nd Court, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, 33169
- **NAICS:** 333921
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a magnetic drill to drill a hole on an elevator door. His left glove became entangled with the drill bit, which partially amputated his left thumb below the last knuckle and removed several inches of a tendon. The employee's left middle finger was also severely lacerated. He was hospitalized and received stitches.

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