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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019088457 · 8/16/2019 · NIBCO INC.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Chutes

Employer

Name
NIBCO INC.
Location
1900 Old Union Point Road, GREENSBORO, GEORGIA, 30642
NAICS
332913
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A packing associate was cleaning under a packing bin and as he stood back up he grabbed the discharge chute. The discharge chute came down, pinching his finger at the hinge point, causing a partial amputation of his right thumb tip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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