# Amputations at United Rentals
> OSHA SIR `2018077773` · 7/31/2018 · NEDERLAND, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
- **Source:** Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Mini excavators
## Employer
- **Name:** United Rentals
- **Location:** 5425 North Twin City Highway, NEDERLAND, TEXAS, 77627
- **NAICS:** 532490
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was attaching the blade attachment to a mini excavator. His finger was caught between the rack and the attachment resulting in a fingertip amputation.

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