# Amputations at J.P. Tubular Service
> OSHA SIR `2015064028` · 6/24/2015 · CROSBY, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
- **Source:** Special process machinery, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** J.P. Tubular Service
- **Location:** 11621 FM 2100, CROSBY, TEXAS, 77532
- **NAICS:** 213112
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was changing a belt on an abrasive blasting machine. The employee placed the belt on the pulley while the machine was still turning. The pulley pulled his finger into the machine.  His left index fingertip was amputated.

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