# Amputations at AMERICAN WALNUT CO.
> OSHA SIR `2016098720` · 9/14/2016 · SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Band saws
## Employer
- **Name:** AMERICAN WALNUT CO.
- **Location:** 2801 S. 2ND STREET, SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI, 64501
- **NAICS:** 321999
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using the band saw when his left hand slipped into the blade, cutting a finger. His finger had to be partially amputated.

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