# Amputations at Lowe's Regional Distribution Center #1421
> OSHA SIR `2019033102` · 3/25/2019 · PLAINFIELD, CONNECTICUT
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker
- **Source:** Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
- **Secondary source:** Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
## Employer
- **Name:** Lowe's Regional Distribution Center #1421
- **Location:** 1421 Lowe's Way, PLAINFIELD, CONNECTICUT, 06374
- **NAICS:** 493110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was picking product from baker-style rolling carts. While moving the middle of three carts, the employee's left middle finger was caught between carts and the fingertip was amputated.

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