# Amputations involving bone loss at Butter Buds Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2025076640` · 7/9/2025 · RACINE, 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  during maintenance, cleaning, testing
- **Source:** Cleaning machinery, appliances  n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Augers  except conveyor
## Employer
- **Name:** Butter Buds Inc.
- **Location:** 2330 Chicory Road, RACINE, WISCONSIN, 53403
- **NAICS:** 311999
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was assisting in clearing a clogged hopper in a dust collection room. His right hand was caught by the auger and his index, middle, and ring fingers were amputated. The machine was energized at the time.

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