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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20171111036 · 11/16/2017 · Fresh Express Incorporated

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
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
Fresh Express Incorporated
Location
1361 Southern Road, MORROW, GEORGIA, 30260
NAICS
311412
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee used pliers to pull or adjust the drive belt on a conveyor belt. The belt caught hold and began turning. It then caught his glove and pulled his right thumb into the conveyor, partially amputating his thumb tip (no bone loss).

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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