# Amputations at Cooke Aquaculture USA, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2016109521` · 10/9/2016 · EASTPORT, MAINE
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Machinery or equipment incident on water vehicle
- **Source:** Barge
## Employer
- **Name:** Cooke Aquaculture USA, Inc.
- **Location:** 40 Barren Rd, EASTPORT, MAINE, 04631
- **NAICS:** 112511
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While getting off a salmon cage to board a barge, an employee grabbed the rope attached to a winch system.  The winch was in operation (lowering and raising a hose) and the employee's right hand was pulled into the winch, amputating the ring and middle fingers to the lower knuckles.

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