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Amputations

1 amputation · 2023087562 · 8/17/2023 · Cable East

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
Drilling machines, drilling augers

Employer

Name
Cable East
Location
1940 Statham Drive, STATHAM, GEORGIA, 30666
NAICS
237130
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On August 17, 2023, an employee was performing maintenance on a directional boring machine. When he leaned over to pick up a bolt, the machine activated, crushing his right hand. The employee suffered damaged cartilage and amputations of the index and middle fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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