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Finance newbie loses pinkie in office door mishap
9 May
Summary
- A new finance worker lost half her pinkie in a door hinge.
- The incident occurred just nine days into her dream job.
- She decided to return to New Zealand for family support.
A finance worker's dream move to London took a painful turn when she lost half of her pinkie finger on March 5th, 2026.
Lucy Crabb, 26, who recently moved from Australia to start her finance career, was trying to quietly close a heavy office door to avoid drawing attention as a new employee. Just nine days into her new role, her right pinkie became trapped in the door hinge and was severed.
Colleagues helped by placing the severed part of her finger on ice before she was rushed to The Royal London Hospital. Doctors were unable to reattach the missing portion of her finger, leading to a traumatic experience for Lucy.
Following the incident, Lucy decided to hand in her notice and move back to New Zealand to be near her family. She described the event as life-changing, putting her priorities into perspective and highlighting the importance of familial support.
