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Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024010142 · 1/7/2024 · HGA6 Amazon Distribution Center

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source
Conveyors belt, slot, chain
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
HGA6 Amazon Distribution Center
Location
5115 Stonewall Tell Road, COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA, 30349
NAICS
454110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On January 7, 2024, an employee was clearing a jam from a conveyor belt when his hand got caught between the belt and the machine guard, resulting in a partial amputation of the right ring finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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