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Amputations

1 amputation · 2020032086 · 3/4/2020 · Scott's Miracle Grow Company

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, n.e.c.
Source
Packaging, wrapping, bundling machinery

Employer

Name
Scott's Miracle Grow Company
Location
10638 Mt. Moriah Road, VANCE, ALABAMA, 35490
NAICS
561730
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a bagging machine. The employee stopped the bagger and was inspecting the side sealer when the sealer cycled. The knife came down and amputated his right middle fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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