# Amputations at Elevation Global Industries
> OSHA SIR `2019044273` · 4/26/2019 · CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Band saws
## Employer
- **Name:** Elevation Global Industries
- **Location:** 2010 W Fulton St., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60612
- **NAICS:** 325120
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a bandsaw to cut a block of ice. The block jerked and drew the employee's hand into the saw, which amputated the employee's left little fingertip.

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