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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015031228 · 3/16/2015 · Scotch Gulf Lumber Company, LLC.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Conveyors-chain

Employer

Name
Scotch Gulf Lumber Company, LLC.
Location
1850 CONCEPTION STREET RD, MOBILE, ALABAMA, 36610
NAICS
321113
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee's right index finger was amputated while greasing the conveyor that feeds the boiler. He had bent down to pick up his radio when his right hand got caught in the chain.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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