MACON, GEORGIA—
Cherokee Brick and Tile Company
Entangled in other object or equipment · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Cherokee Brick and Tile Company, 3250 Waterville Road, MACON, GEORGIA 31206 on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was using a capstan and rope. The rope got caught, and the employee attempted to untangle it. The employee's hand was caught between the rope and the capstan spool while wearing a glove. His fingertip was degloved.
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MACON, GEORGIA—
Cherokee Brick and Tile Company
On January 1, 2025, an employee was operating a capstan to move kiln cars along tracks. The rope of the capstan became twisted and the employee went to manually untangle it. As the rope tightened, his left ring finger was caught, resulting in partial amputation of the fingertip.
MACON, GEORGIA—
Cherokee Brick and Tile Company
An employee was rotating bricks on a kiln car so an unloading head could pick them up and place them on a conveyor belt for packaging. During this process, the unloading head descended onto the employee's legs, causing fractures to both legs.
MACON, GEORGIA—
Cherokee Brick and Tile Company
An employee was removing dust from the hooking clasp (called a dog) on a kiln car on a tram and amputated his right index finger.
MACON, GEORGIA—
Cherokee Brick and Tile Company
An employee fell off a kiln car to the ground, about 38 inches below. The employee suffered a hip injury that required surgery.
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