# Amputations at U.S. Department of the Air Force - Robins Air Force Base
> OSHA SIR `20161010097` · 10/27/2016 · ROBINS A F B, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached
- **Source:** Aircraft unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. Department of the Air Force - Robins Air Force Base
- **Location:** Building 1, Dock 1, ROBINS A F B, GEORGIA, 31098
- **NAICS:** 928110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was removing a fuel tank with a screwdriver when the hatch fell on his left ring finger amputating the fingertip and nail.

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