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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015063987 · 6/23/2015 · Golden State Foods

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Meat grinders

Employer

Name
Golden State Foods
Location
1525 Old Covington Road NE, CONYERS, GEORGIA, 30013
NAICS
311991
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While cleaning the outside of a bulk meat grinder, an employee's right hand was amputated when he reached through a sample grinder port. This incident took place at approximately 9:00 PM on 6/23/15. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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