Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — NOGALES, ARIZONA
| Employer | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | Report ID | 2017021699 |
| Address | 220 N. Mariposa Drive | City, State ZIP | NOGALES, ARIZONA 85621 |
| Event Date | February 22, 2017 | 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) | 926120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.33000, -110.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was closing the door to the rapid enforcement lane booth when a gust of wind caused the door to slam shut on his right hand, amputating his fourth fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 22, 2017, a worker at Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in NOGALES, ARIZONA 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
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