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Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

1 amputation · 20241110662 · 11/15/2024 · Terrapin Beer Company

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Thumb(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source
Valves, nozzles
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
Terrapin Beer Company
Location
265 Newton Bridge Rd,, ATHENS, GEORGIA, 30607
NAICS
424810
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A maintenance employee was rebuilding a pneumatic actuator valve. When he applied air pressure to the valve, it slipped out of his hands, causing the valve to close when it was not receiving the air pressure. The valve closed on his right thumb, resulting in a partial amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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