# Amputations at Monsanto
> OSHA SIR `2015041669` · 4/1/2015 · LULING, LOUISIANA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
- **Source:** Striking and nailing handtools-powered, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Monsanto
- **Location:** 12501 River Road, LULING, LOUISIANA, 70070
- **NAICS:** 325110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a pneumatic ram located in the CYA unit. The employee's left index fingertip got caught in the ram.

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