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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016010177 · 1/8/2016 · Yachiyo Manufacturing of America

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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
Special process machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Yachiyo Manufacturing of America
Location
565 Beulah Church Rd., CARROLLTON, GEORGIA, 30117
NAICS
325211
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While attempting to unclog a dust collection bin's rotary valve, an employee's fingers got caught in the flap wheel of the valve. His three left-hand middle fingers were severed above the second knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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