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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015031466 · 3/25/2015 · Cherokee Brick and Tile Company

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Entangled in other object or equipment
Source
Drums, pulleys, sheaves
Secondary source
Rope, twine, string

Employer

Name
Cherokee Brick and Tile Company
Location
3250 Waterville Road, MACON, GEORGIA, 31206
NAICS
327121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a capstan and rope. The rope got caught, and the employee attempted to untangle it. The employee's hand was caught between the rope and the capstan spool while wearing a glove. His fingertip was degloved.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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