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Amputations

1 amputation · 2022076203 · 7/15/2022 · LANGDALE FOREST PRODUCTS CO.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Band saws

Employer

Name
LANGDALE FOREST PRODUCTS CO.
Location
1202 Madison Highway, VALDOSTA, GEORGIA, 31601
NAICS
321113
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a band saw to cut metal runners. He was trying to get a piece of metal out of the saw when its blade caught his right index finger, causing the amputation of the fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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