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Amputations

1 amputation · 20191111421 · 11/1/2019 · King Green of Greater Atlanta

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 maintenance, cleaning
Source
Agricultural and garden machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
King Green of Greater Atlanta
Location
6068 Buford HWY, NORCROSS, GEORGIA, 30071
NAICS
561730
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Employees were working on a ride-on core aerator in a garage. The core aerator was raised up on a forklift so the employees could examine the belt. As the injured employee was examining the belt, the aerator was turned back on and the injured employee sustained amputation of the left middle fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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