Amputations

Name: Amputations at Latexco, LLC
Start: 6/21/2021

1 amputation · 2021065053 · 6/21/2021 · Latexco, LLC

Severity

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

Cause

Event: Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source: Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified

Employer

Name: Latexco, LLC
Location: 975 Gerrard Rd., LAVONIA, GEORGIA, 30553
NAICS: 326299
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

Two employees entered a cage to troubleshoot a foam line. While they were inside, the door was closed and a sensor activated a cross-cut saw. One employee's left middle fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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