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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20161111165 · 11/23/2016 · Staples

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 maintenance, cleaning
Source
Conveyors-belt

Employer

Name
Staples
Location
7701 Staples Drive, LITHIA SPRINGS, GEORGIA, 30122
NAICS
443142
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On November 23, 2016, at 12:30 a.m., an employee was repairing a conveyor belt when he needed to use oil on the chain. When he turned on the power, his left ring fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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