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Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

1 amputation · 2024054359 · 5/17/2024 · Blue Ridge Paper Products

Severity

Hospitalized
0
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
Rollers, calenders, dryers paper production
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
Blue Ridge Paper Products
Location
600 Dairy Pak Rd., ATHENS, GEORGIA, 30607
NAICS
322212
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On May 17, 2024, a maintenance employee was performing planned maintenance on a dryer and greasing the bearings while in a squatting position. When he stood up, he lost balance and his left hand contacted the supply fan drive shaft resulting in partial amputations to two fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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