# Amputations at Etheredge Electric Co. of Tyler Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2018032464` · 3/12/2018 · TYLER, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Table saws
## Employer
- **Name:** Etheredge Electric Co. of Tyler Inc.
- **Location:** 11698 FM 3270, TYLER, TEXAS, 75708
- **NAICS:** 335312
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was cutting a piece of board with a table saw when the wood kicked back and he came in contact with the blade. His hand was severely lacerated, resulting in a left middle fingertip amputation at the hospital. The saw was unguarded at the time.

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