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Amputations

1 amputation · 2020010553 · 1/18/2020 · West Rock Company, Inc.

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
Pumps

Employer

Name
West Rock Company, Inc.
Location
600 Riverside Pkwy., LITHIA SPRINGS, GEORGIA, 30122
NAICS
323119
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a varnish pump. He removed and replaced the pump. The pump was turned on and the pump impeller amputated his right middle fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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