# Amputations at Navy Exchange Little Creek
> OSHA SIR `2023087877` · 8/26/2023 · VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
- **Source:** Lawn mowers-nonriding, powered
## Employer
- **Name:** Navy Exchange Little Creek
- **Location:** 1170 Amphibious Drive, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, 23459
- **NAICS:** 452319
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

An employee was draining gasoline out of a push lawn mower. As they were removing debris from the mulch compartment, their right index and middle fingers were amputated.

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