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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024054311 · 5/15/2024 · CFL USA, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations involving bone loss

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery unspecified
Secondary source
Machine guards

Employer

Name
CFL USA, LLC
Location
3576 U. S. HIGHWAY 41, ADAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA, 30103
NAICS
321918
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On May 15, 2024, an employee was cleaning out trim material that was stuck in the cutter. A board went over a sensor and the cutter activated. The cutter came down and amputated his index finger. A safety fence was in place at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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