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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2025010694 · 1/22/2025 · International Paper Company

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Toes(s), toenail(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations involving bone loss

Cause

Event
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation
Source
Paper production machinery unspecified
Secondary source
Augers except conveyor

Employer

Name
International Paper Company
Location
601 County Road 78, SELMA, ALABAMA, 36703
NAICS
322121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On January 22, 2024, an employee was working at an inspection door on a feed screw auger. He was pushing debris into the auger when his left foot was caught in the auger, resulting in a fracture and the amputation of two toes.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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