# Amputations at United Parcel Service
> OSHA SIR `2015129116` · 12/2/2015 · DALLAS, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
- **Source:** Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** United Parcel Service
- **Location:** 1683 West 19th Street, DALLAS, TEXAS, 75261
- **NAICS:** 492210
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was attempting to connect two dollies. The rear dolly gained momentum, causing the employee to lose control. The dolly tongue crushed and amputated the employee's right-hand ring fingertip.

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