AUGUSTA, GEORGIA—
FPL FOOD INC.
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at FPL FOOD INC., 1301 NEW SAVANNAH ROAD, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30901 on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
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Final narrative
The employee was opening the gate to load cows into the holding areas of the facility. The employee was closing the gate when a cow kicked the gate closed catching the employee's finger in a pinch point. The employee's left index finger was amputated.
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