# Amputations at Mechanical Testing, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2017065710` · 6/21/2017 · ORANGEBURG, NEW YORK
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
- **Source:** Cooling and humidifying machinery and appliances, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Mechanical Testing, Inc.
- **Location:** 140 Old Orangeburg Rd, ORANGEBURG, NEW YORK, 10962
- **NAICS:** 811310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

The employee powered down an air handling unit. While it was slowing down, the employee removed a motor guard when it slipped onto the belt/sheave below, making noise and beginning to burn the belt. As he attempted to move the guard, the belt pulled his left fingers into a pinch point, partially amputating the middle finger and crushing the index finger. The machine was not locked/tagged out at the time.

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