# Amputations, avulsions, enucleations  unspecified at U.S. Postal Service
> OSHA SIR `2024010534` · 1/18/2024 · MANTEO, NORTH CAROLINA
## Severity
- **1 amputation**
- **Body part:** Thumb(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations, avulsions, enucleations  unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught or wedged between objects  nonrunning
- **Source:** Cabinets, cases, dressers
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. Postal Service
- **Location:** 212 B U.S. Hwy, MANTEO, NORTH CAROLINA, 27954
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

An employee was removing money orders from a safe. While closing the door to the safe, the employee's right thumb was caught and partially amputated.

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