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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015118585 · 11/12/2015 · Georgia Pacific Madison Plywood Division

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Logs
Secondary source
Cranes, unspecified

Employer

Name
Georgia Pacific Madison Plywood Division
Location
1400 Woodkraft Road, MADISON, GEORGIA, 30650
NAICS
321113
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was moving a load of wood logs with a crane. After disconnecting the metal sling clip attached to the load, the logs shifted, causing the employee's finger to get caught between them. The employee's right middle fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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