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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018087901 · 8/2/2018 · Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Conveyors-live roller

Employer

Name
Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc
Location
263 E. Oak St., MC RAE, GEORGIA, 31055
NAICS
333112
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was trying to replace a conveyor line roller that had popped out. As he was trying to replace the roller, with the line momentarily shut down, his finger was caught between the roller and the belt. He suffered a partial amputation of the right ring finger, about halfway down the nail.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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