PISGAH, ALABAMA—
Polymer Industries, LLC
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Amputations
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Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Polymer Industries, LLC, 25 Wann Circle, PISGAH, ALABAMA 35765 on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was using a power drill to clean the barrel of an extrusion line when the employee's glove became entangled in the drill. As a result, the employee's left pinky finger was amputated.
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HENAGAR, ALABAMA—
Polymer Industries, LLC
An employe was removing scraps from the extrusion line. His right-hand fingers were caught between the plastic and the clamp of the machine, causing injuries that required medical amputation.
HENAGAR, ALABAMA—
Polymer Industries, LLC
On June 19, 2020, an employee was operating a cutting tool machine when the employee's right thumb was caught and partially amputated in the machine.
HENAGAR, ALABAMA—
Polymer Industries LLC.
An employee was helping two other employees push a winder back into starting position. One employee's hand was caught in a nip point and the left index fingertip was amputated.
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