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Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2025054860 · 5/22/2025 · International Paper Company

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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 during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source
Valves, nozzles
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

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

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a plug on a starch silo chute. The employee was caught by the internals of the rotary valve resulting in amputations to the tips of their right first and second digits.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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