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Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss

1 hospitalization · 2025043561 · 4/16/2025 · Steel & Metal Systems of Georgia, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), finger(s) unspecified
Nature of injury
Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source
Rolling mills, rolling, calendering machinery
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
Steel & Metal Systems of Georgia, Inc.
Location
725 W Carter Avenue, BLACKSHEAR, GEORGIA, 31516
NAICS
332311
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees had just performed a change-over at a roll forming machine, which was being loaded with new product. One of the employees was making an adjustment in the machine when his hands were pinched between two metal rollers. The tops of both hands were degloved and most of the employee's fingers were severely crushed.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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