# Amputations at U.S. DEPT OF DEFENSE, TINKER AIR FORCE BASE
> OSHA SIR `2016054485` · 5/23/2016 · TINKER AFB, OKLAHOMA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
- **Source:** Shearing machines
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. DEPT OF DEFENSE, TINKER AIR FORCE BASE
- **Location:** 3000 S DOUGLAS BLVD, TINKER AFB, OKLAHOMA, 73145
- **NAICS:** 928110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was operating a power shear when his right-hand middle fingertip was caught in the shear's part holder. His fingertip was partially amputated and required stitches.

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