Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — MINOCQUA, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | Report ID | 2016065657 |
| Address | 8760 Northridge Way | City, State ZIP | MINOCQUA, WISCONSIN 54548 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.86000, -89.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening the door for coworker when a gust of wind caught the door. The employee's hand was then pinched between the door and the outside wall, amputating the right ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2016, a worker at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. in MINOCQUA, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 568 severe injury reports involving "Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2016 | Rite Aid Pharmacy #4821 | EDISON, NEW JERSEY | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Oct 28, 2020 | Walmart 2209 | ZANESVILLE, OHIO | Amputations | Amp. |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Gerald Jones Ford LLC | AUGUSTA, GEORGIA | Amputations | Amp. |
| Oct 27, 2016 | G&K Services | WORTHINGTON, MINNESOTA | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| May 23, 2022 | Alpha Baking Co. Inc. | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Aug 8, 2019 | Olive Garden | ORANGE, CONNECTICUT | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jun 13, 2017 | Byline Bank | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS | Amputations | Amp. |
| May 15, 2018 | PNGI Charles Town Gaming LLC | CHARLES TOWN, WEST VIRGINIA | Fractures | Hosp. |