# Amputations at Overhead Door Company of Kansas City
> OSHA SIR `2017032840` · 3/29/2017 · KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Fingertip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
- **Source:** Garage doors
## Employer
- **Name:** Overhead Door Company of Kansas City
- **Location:** 900 W 48th Pl, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, 64112
- **NAICS:** 444190
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On March 29, 2017, an employee was troubleshooting an overhead door opener when their left finger became caught between the chain and sprocket of the side mounted overhead door opener, resulting in a left pinky fingertip amputation.

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