# Amputations at Walmart Stores Incorporated
> OSHA SIR `2015129495` · 12/15/2015 · BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
- **Source:** Conveyors-powered, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Walmart Stores Incorporated
- **Location:** Walmart E-Commerce FC7356, BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA, 18015
- **NAICS:** 452112
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was performing preventative maintenance on piece of conveyor. He reached across and lifted up on the belt.  His back elbow crossed the photo eye, activating the belt.  His finger was caught between the end of the conveyor and the end guard.  When he pulled his hand back, he degloved the right ring finger resulting in medical amputation.

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