NEWNAN, GEORGIA—
Elite Foam
Nonclassifiable · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Elite Foam, 76 Sprayberry Road, NEWNAN, GEORGIA 30271 on — Amputations, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
An employee was troubleshooting equipment and suffered an amputation.
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