# Amputations at United States Postal Service
> OSHA SIR `2017076407` · 7/12/2017 · LEES SUMMIT, MISSOURI
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle
- **Source:** Delivery truck or van
## Employer
- **Name:** United States Postal Service
- **Location:** LEE'S SUMMIT RB RICE STATION, LEES SUMMIT, MISSOURI, 64065
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On 7/12/17, an employee was attempting to put a misaligned van door back on track when the door quickly slid closed and amputated a fingertip on his right hand.

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