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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021031924 · 3/3/2021 · GP Building Products Operations LP

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Forearm(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
GP Building Products Operations LP
Location
1400 Woodcraft Rd, MADISON, GEORGIA, 30650
NAICS
321212
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was feeding veneer into the dryer when the veneer became jammed. The employee's right arm was caught in the chain and sprocket while unjamming the veneer, resulting in amputation of the employee's right arm up to the elbow.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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