# Amputations at Enbridge Energy
> OSHA SIR `2019044313` · 4/29/2019 · PONTIAC, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
- **Source:** Impact wrenches-powered
- **Secondary source:** Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
## Employer
- **Name:** Enbridge Energy
- **Location:** 21979 North 1500 East Road, PONTIAC, ILLINOIS, 61764
- **NAICS:** 211111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On April 29, 2019, at 4:30 p.m., an employee was assisting with the final pass of torqueing the hydraulic torque wrench when the tip of the employee's glove got stuck between the nut and the tool. The tool engaged and the employee's ring fingertip was amputated.

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