# Amputations at U.S. Postal Service
> OSHA SIR `2015052772` · 5/11/2015 · CLERMONT, INDIANA
## 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:** U.S. Postal Service
- **Location:** 3239 Tansel Road, CLERMONT, INDIANA, 46234
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

An employee was getting into the LLV when he/she closed the door on and amputated the right index fingertip (no bone loss).

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