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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015021437 · 2/17/2015 · KISMET RUBBER PRODUCTS CORPORATION

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified
Source
Extruding machinery

Employer

Name
KISMET RUBBER PRODUCTS CORPORATION
Location
215 Industrial Blvd, BLUE RIDGE, GEORGIA, 30513
NAICS
326291
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

The employee's right hand was caught in the feed of the extruder. The tip of the right-hand index finger was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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