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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017021039 · 2/2/2017 · Georgia Pacific

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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
Paper production machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Georgia Pacific
Location
2373 Lena Landegger Ave, PERDUE HILL, ALABAMA, 36470
NAICS
322121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a malfunctioning descalper machine when the employee's right middle finger was pinched and amputated between a belt and pulley. The belt was guarded at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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