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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation · 2025010081 · 1/3/2025 · HP Pelzer Automotive Systems Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s) and finger(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations involving bone loss

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back
Source
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery unspecified
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
HP Pelzer Automotive Systems Inc.
Location
1884 WARRENTON HWY, THOMSON, GEORGIA, 30824
NAICS
336399
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was loading foam pieces into a press oven when the machine malfunctioned and the employee's hands were amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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