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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015118707 · 11/17/2015 · Department of Veterans Affairs

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate
Source
Doors, except garage and vehicle
Secondary source
High winds, gusts, turbulence

Employer

Name
Department of Veterans Affairs
Location
1310 24TH AVE SOUTH, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, 37212
NAICS
923140
Jurisdiction
0

Narrative

An employee was exiting the rear door of the hospital. A gust of wind caused the door to smash his hand between two arms of the closer creating a pinch point. The employee lost the tip of his right middle finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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