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Amputations

1 amputation · 2019099293 · 9/6/2019 · KIA MOTORS MANUFACTURING GEORGIA, INC.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
KIA MOTORS MANUFACTURING GEORGIA, INC.
Location
7777 KIA PARKWAY, WEST POINT, GEORGIA, 31833
NAICS
336111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to remove a vehicle seat from a conveyor transport pallet. The employee's right hand and glove were caught under the seat latching lever and they suffered an amputation to their right index finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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