Kansas City University
Injured by object pushed or pulled by person — Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss — KANSAS CITY, Missouri
| Employer | Kansas City University |
| Address | 1750 Independence Ave |
| City, State ZIP | KANSAS CITY, Missouri 64106 |
| Report ID | 2025077134 |
| Event Date | July 22, 2025 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by object pushed or pulled by person |
| Source of Injury | Partitions |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.10674, -94.56057 |
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Incident Narrative
On 7/22/2025, an employee was moving some room dividers when their left index finger was caught in one of the dividers. The employee's fingertip was amputated without loss of bone.
Incident Summary
On July 22, 2025, a worker at Kansas City University in KANSAS CITY, Missouri suffered avulsions, enucleations without bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as injured by object pushed or pulled by person, with partitions identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 76 severe injury reports involving "Injured by object pushed or pulled by person" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by object pushed or pulled by person injuries.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2024 | R & L Carriers Shared Services, LLC | MIAMI BEACH, Florida | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Hosp., Amp. |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Giant Eagle, Inc. | ERIE, Pennsylvania | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jan 9, 2025 | The James Skinner LLC. | OMAHA, Nebraska | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Amp. |
| May 9, 2024 | Ray Industrial Services, Inc. | BROOKLYN, New York | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Amp. |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Delta Steel, Inc | HOUSTON, Texas | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Amp. |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Omni Barton Creek Resort | AUSTIN, Texas | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Amp. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | LGA5 Amazon Sort Center | EDISON, New Jersey | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Hosp. |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Suzano Packaging LLC | PINE BLUFF, Arkansas | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Amp. |
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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