'Moonshiner' Josh Owens Is Seemingly Prone to Injury

How did Josh from 'Moonshiners' lose his finger? Everything you need to know about his injury.

The solid of Moonshiners is aware of the unlawful companies they perform within the woods of Appalachia are dangerous, but that does not stop them from producing quality rye whiskey. 

Josh Owens is recognized for going to excessive lengths to make the perfect batch of shine, however that finger injury he sustained in 2016 had not anything to do with moonshining. "Could use ya prayers, looks like I lost my pointer finger… will know in a few days," he wrote, alongside some graphic photos of his mangled digit.

So, how did Josh lose his finger? 

Josh hasn't equipped too many information about his injury, but a Facebook good friend named Chad Bowes shared with fans that Josh misplaced his finger after a "grinding wheel exploded." 

More just lately, Josh, 40, was critically injured again following a motorbike coincidence. The Discovery Channel megastar slammed into a wall at one hundred mph at a Florida race observe remaining March. 

"Josh was in a wreck, but is OK," an replace learn on Facebook. "Broke nose, ribs, collapsed lung, lost the [rest] of his already amputated finger but not in immediate danger now. Will post more info when it becomes available. Please respect his privacy at this time and let him recover in peace." 

We know his loyal pup Cutie Pie will probably be right through his aspect as he heals. Following his crash, Josh revealed he was denied treatment. "I was denied care because of health insurance," he informed the Charlotte Observer on the time. "Ain't no two ways about it."

He went on to element the ache he used to be experiencing, including, "I've had the most excruciating pain you could shake a stick at. I can't lean my head back without passing out."

Shortly after, Josh reassured enthusiasts he would stay starring on Moonshiners and would be back to racing. "Josh would like to thank everyone for all the help he has received from his fans, the good people in the biker community," the Facebook publish read. "As soon as he can put his leg over a bike he is back at it. He is back shining as well, recovering at the beach." 

On the hot season of Moonshiners, Josh mixed trade with excitement after he got here up with some way to build a hidden mobile still at a biker rally to make and promote his shine. 

However, we don't think Josh is frightened about getting caught. "I'm not in jail because it's not evidence, for one, that I'm on TV making moonshine," he explained to Motorcycle USA. "And for two, I could be doing anything, it could be just water... [The cops] got a lot bigger fish to fry than somebody just making a little bit of something to sip on when alcohol's in every store and every bar in the countryside." 

Watch Moonshiners Wednesdays at Nine p.m. at the Discovery Channel. 

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