U.S. Postal Service
Struck by door, gate, window — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — TAMPA, Florida
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service |
| Address | 12651 N Dale Mabry Hwy |
| City, State ZIP | TAMPA, Florida 33618 |
| Report ID | 2024021372 |
| Event Date | February 13, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by door, gate, window |
| Source of Injury | Trucks unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Doors, hatches vehicle and machine cabin |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.06031, -82.50715 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee opened the mail truck door. The door slammed close and caught the employee's hand in the door jam resulting in amputation of their right middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 13, 2024, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in TAMPA, Florida suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by door, gate, window, with trucks unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 165 severe injury reports involving "Struck by door, gate, window" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by door, gate, window injuries.
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| May 1, 2025 | Environmental Systems, Inc. | LEXINGTON, Massachusetts | Amputations involving bone loss | Amp. |
| Apr 18, 2024 | JBS Swift | GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska | Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries | Hosp. |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Lasseter Tractor Company. Inc. | MOULTRIE, Georgia | Amputations involving bone loss | Amp. |
| Mar 21, 2024 | UPS | PITTSTON, Pennsylvania | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Amp. |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Jeffery Contracting | BUTTE, Montana | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Amp. |
| Jun 4, 2024 | HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital | ORANGE PARK, Florida | Amputations involving bone loss | Amp. |
| May 1, 2025 | MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH | SAINT LOUIS, Missouri | Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages without skull fracture | Hosp. |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Landscape Endeavors, Inc. | MONUMENT, Colorado | Fractures | Hosp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit — a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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