# Amputations at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2018077022` · 7/12/2018 · VANCE, ALABAMA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
- **Source:** Drills-stationary
- **Secondary source:** Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
## Employer
- **Name:** Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
- **Location:** 1 Mercedes Drive, VANCE, ALABAMA, 35490
- **NAICS:** 336111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was wearing gloves while operating a drill press. The employee's glove was caught in the drill, resulting in an amputation of the left pinky finger.

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