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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2020098467 · 9/5/2020 · Lignotech Florida, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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
Heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Lignotech Florida, LLC
Location
6 Gum Street, FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA, 32034
NAICS
325194
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

At around 2:00 AM, an employee was troubleshooting low suction on a housekeeping vacuum system. The employee was clearing a blockage when a rotary valve in the chute under the dust silo hopper closed and amputated his right index fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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