# Amputations at US Postal Service
> OSHA SIR `2015021112` · 2/4/2015 · WILKES BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA
## 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
- **Secondary source:** Vehicle passenger doors
## Employer
- **Name:** US Postal Service
- **Location:** 300 S. Main Street, WILKES BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA, 18701
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Employee was exiting work vehicle and caught finger in driver-side door, resulting in the amputation of the employee's right middle fingertip.

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