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Amputations

1 amputation · 2021065047 · 6/21/2021 · Chemtex, 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 regular operation
Source
Machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Chemtex, LLC
Location
143 Garrett Way NW, MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA, 31061
NAICS
313230
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was pushing extra material through a bonder machine when their right hand contacted the bonder, resulting in the amputation of four fingers at the palm level.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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