# Amputations at AMERICAN AIRLINES
> OSHA SIR `2018088343` · 8/15/2018 · WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND
## 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
## Employer
- **Name:** AMERICAN AIRLINES
- **Location:** 2000 Post Road, WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND, 02886
- **NAICS:** 488119
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was walking up jet bridge stairs from the ramp while carrying a stroller. The employee opened the door at the top of the jet bridge stairs and the door closed quickly, pinching his right ring finger. The skin and fingernail were removed from his right ring fingertip.

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