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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018099871 · 9/24/2018 · Protein Plus, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Conveyors-powered, unspecified

Employer

Name
Protein Plus, LLC
Location
129 Kings Borough Road, FITZGERALD, GEORGIA, 31750
NAICS
311911
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cleaning the air lock used for moving peanut flour in the conveying system. The paddles unexpectedly activated and partially amputated their right index and middle fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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