# Amputations at Department of Veterans Affairs
> OSHA SIR `2015118707` · 11/17/2015 · NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate
- **Source:** Doors, except garage and vehicle
- **Secondary source:** High winds, gusts, turbulence
## Employer
- **Name:** Department of Veterans Affairs
- **Location:** 1310 24TH AVE SOUTH, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, 37212
- **NAICS:** 923140
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

An employee was exiting the rear door of the hospital. A gust of wind caused the door to smash his hand between two arms of the closer creating a pinch point. The employee lost the tip of his right middle finger.

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