COLUMBUS, GEORGIA—
Goldens Foundry and Machine Company
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Goldens Foundry and Machine Company, 600 12th Street, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31902 on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was moving a grill component with a lift. When the lift released, the component fell onto his right index finger amputating the fingertip.
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