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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019077629 · 7/26/2019 · Novolex

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Novolex
Location
6448 Best Friend Road, NORCROSS, GEORGIA, 30071
NAICS
326111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was running a bag machine. When he attempted to clean a roller his right index finger was amputated. The roller was unguarded at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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