Amputations

Name: Amputations at Euclid Chemical Co.
Start: 6/28/2019

1 amputation · 2019066537 · 6/28/2019 · Euclid Chemical Co.

Severity

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

Cause

Event: Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source: Extruding machinery

Employer

Name: Euclid Chemical Co.
Location: 3361 North HWY 27, LA FAYETTE, GEORGIA, 30728
NAICS: 327390
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was operating an extrusion line and had fed fibers through the roll stand. While he was attempting to separate the strands of fiber, his right middle finger was caught in the roller causing amputation of the fingertip.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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