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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20181011206 · 10/30/2018 · PHARMA-TECH USA LLC

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Presses, except printing, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
PHARMA-TECH USA LLC
Location
545 OLD ELBERT ROAD, ROYSTON, GEORGIA, 30662
NAICS
325412
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee's arm was caught in a hydraulic press while cleaning it resulting in two fractures in the arm and five fractures in the hand. The employee was hospitalized for surgery. The arm was later amputated below the elbow.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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