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Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

1 amputation · 20241010050 · 10/29/2024 · Smartlam NA (Dothan), LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c.
Source
Grinders, abraders
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
Smartlam NA (Dothan), LLC
Location
1371 Hodgesville Road, DOTHAN, ALABAMA, 36301
NAICS
444190
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On October 29, 2024, an employee was sharpening a shoulder blade finger (knife) with a bench grinder. They honed off a small amount of metal from the bottom finger knife in order to balance it with the opposing knife. As they removed the knife from the tool rest, their right little finger contacted the grinding wheel and the fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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