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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021032273 · 3/16/2021 · SOUTHWIRE COMPANY, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
SOUTHWIRE COMPANY, LLC
Location
One Southwire Drive, CARROLLTON, GEORGIA, 30119
NAICS
331318
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting an oil separator and suffered amputation of their right ring finger below the first joint. The machine was not shut down or locked out at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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