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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2016099055 · 9/24/2016 · Palletone of Florida, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Conveyors-chain

Employer

Name
Palletone of Florida, Inc.
Location
566 BAXLEY HWY, HAZLEHURST, GEORGIA, 31539
NAICS
321920
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to straighten up a board on the conveyor. As he was attempting to pull the board, his left-hand index finger was caught in the chain and sprocket. He was hospitalized overnight, and his fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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