# Amputations at GILSTER MARY LEE CORPORATION
> OSHA SIR `2015010313` · 1/9/2015 · STEELEVILLE, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
- **Source:** Screws
- **Secondary source:** Mixers, blenders, whippers-food and beverage
## Employer
- **Name:** GILSTER MARY LEE CORPORATION
- **Location:** 10 INDUSTRIAL DR., STEELEVILLE, ILLINOIS, 62288
- **NAICS:** 311230
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On January 9, 2015, an employee in the bulk pasta area had the tip of his finger amputated while helping another employee replace the 200- to 250-pound mixer screw. His finger got caught between the mixer and mixer screw.

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