# Amputations at A&M Contracting
> OSHA SIR `2015107922` · 10/22/2015 · HOUSTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
- **Source:** Saws-powered, except chainsaws
## Employer
- **Name:** A&M Contracting
- **Location:** 9370 Kirby Dr., HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77054
- **NAICS:** 238110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a circular saw to cut wood stakes. The saw kicked back and amputated a left hand fingertip.

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