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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021043017 · 4/11/2021 · Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc

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
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc
Location
1005 Valley drive, PERRY, GEORGIA, 31069
NAICS
326199
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A temporary employee tried to cycle a piece of machinery, but it did not complete a cycle. The employee was troubleshooting the issue when the machinery abruptly started to move and crushed his index finger. The finger was medically amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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