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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2017032659 · 3/23/2017 · Cycle Tex, Inc

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Special process machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Cycle Tex, Inc
Location
1711 Kimberly Park Drive, DALTON, GEORGIA, 30720
NAICS
423930
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was loading material into a densification machine when the material wrapped around his right arm and pulled him into the machine. His right arm was amputated at the shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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