# Amputations at Niche Polymer, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2019076969` · 7/10/2019 · RAVENSWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
## 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 maintenance, cleaning
- **Source:** Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Niche Polymer, LLC
- **Location:** 880 S. Washington Street, RAVENSWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA, 26164
- **NAICS:** 325211
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was clearing out an 8" pelletizer. The employee's hand got caught in the pelletizer resulting in the amputation of the thumb and index finger. The machine was not locked out at the time.

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