# Amputations at BATTAGLIA DISTRIBUTING CORP., INC.
> OSHA SIR `2016043388` · 4/22/2016 · CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Meat grinders
## Employer
- **Name:** BATTAGLIA DISTRIBUTING CORP., INC.
- **Location:** 2545 S. ASHLAND AVE., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60608
- **NAICS:** 424410
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

After making a batch of meat the employee opened up a hatch, which automatically shut off the machine. The employee's other hand entered into where the meat comes out of the grinder. The machine did not completely shut off, causing a fingertip amputation.

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