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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2019021272 · 2/4/2019 · SHOOK & FLETCHER INSULATION CO.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
SHOOK & FLETCHER INSULATION CO.
Location
5320 Fulton Industrial Blvd SW, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 30336
NAICS
327993
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting an insulation saw and caught their left ring finger in the belt and pulley. The fingertip was amputated including most of the fingernail area.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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