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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015074248 · 7/1/2015 · ATHENS AUTO WRECKING

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 regular operation
Source
Shearing machines

Employer

Name
ATHENS AUTO WRECKING
Location
8223 HIGHWAY 29 SOUTH, HULL, GEORGIA, 30646
NAICS
441310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using an alligator shear and reached down to pick up another piece of material while using his right hand to hold himself upright. The shear came down on his right hand amputating three fingers (middle finger, fourth finger, and pinkie finger). Employee was transported to the hospital in an attempt to re-attach his fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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