# Amputations at Sprenger Health Care Systems
> OSHA SIR `2019010705` · 1/21/2019 · TALLMADGE, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
- **Source:** Doors, except garage and vehicle
## Employer
- **Name:** Sprenger Health Care Systems
- **Location:** 1134 North Avenue, TALLMADGE, OHIO, 44278
- **NAICS:** 623110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On 1/21/2019, an employee was opening the door to the laundry area when the employee's hand was caught in the automatic closing doors, resulting in a fingertip amputation.

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