# Amputations at Golden Nugget Biloxi, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2015096340` · 9/1/2015 · BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
- **Source:** Garage doors
## Employer
- **Name:** Golden Nugget Biloxi, Inc.
- **Location:** 151 Beach Bivd, BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI, 39530
- **NAICS:** 721120
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was standing at the entrance door of the valet parking office with his left hand resting on the hydraulic door cylinder while he was talking to co-workers. His left ring fingertip was pinched and amputated by the hydraulic cylinder arms when another employee opened the door to enter the office.

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