# Crushing injuries at WPS Industries
> OSHA SIR `2020109475` · 10/5/2020 · WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Crushing injuries
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
- **Source:** Welding machinery
## Employer
- **Name:** WPS Industries
- **Location:** 228 INDUSTRIAL STREET, WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, 71292
- **NAICS:** 333922
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On October 5, 2020, an employee was welding on a diverter gate that is positioned with bearings. When rotating the gate, the actuator cylinder shifted and crushed the employee's right ring finger.

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