# Amputations at AMERICAN CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY
> OSHA SIR `2016065578` · 6/22/2016 · BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle
- **Source:** Cranes, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Co-worker
## Employer
- **Name:** AMERICAN CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY
- **Location:** 1501 31ST AVENUE NORTH, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, 35201
- **NAICS:** 332911
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee climbed into the cab of a crane and, while adjusting his seat, placed his hand between the opening of the cab door and the side of the cab. A coworker in the area came along and closed the door during the process, amputating the employee's right ring finger.

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