# Amputations at Flowers Baking Company of Denton
> OSHA SIR `2017054191` · 5/9/2017 · DENTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
- **Source:** Conveyors-chain
- **Secondary source:** Textiles, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Flowers Baking Company of Denton
- **Location:** 4210 Edwards Rd., DENTON, TEXAS, 76208
- **NAICS:** 311812
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was attempting to lubricate the chain and sprocket on a conveyor motor when he noticed dust and dirt behind the sprocket on the guard case. He wrapped a rag around his finger to wipe off the dirt. The rag and his right index finger were pulled into the sprocket, amputating his fingertip (no bone loss).

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