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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2021042791 · 4/3/2021 · Airgas Dry Ice

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified

Employer

Name
Airgas Dry Ice
Location
Airgas Dry Ice Production Facility, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, 30901
NAICS
424690
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On 4/3/2021, an employee was stacking dry ice on a production line when the saw that cuts the dry ice jammed. The employee attempted to clear the jam when the saw contacted his fingers, resulting in hospitalization and subsequent amputation of his left ring and pinky fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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