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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2019010495 · 1/15/2019 · Walmart Distribution Center #6010

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-powered, unspecified
Secondary source
Clothing, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Walmart Distribution Center #6010
Location
1401 West Baker Hwy, DOUGLAS, GEORGIA, 31533
NAICS
493110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Employee was attempting to remove a jammed box on a conveyor system when his apron was caught in the conveyor roller and pulled him down. The employee caught himself with his hands and then his left pinky finger went into the roller. He pulled his finger free and then his right pinky finger went into the roller. The roller partially amputated his right pinky fingertip and his left finger was fractured.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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