HOSFORD, FLORIDA—
Georgia Pacific, LLC
Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Georgia Pacific, LLC, 12995 N.E. SR 65, HOSFORD, FLORIDA 32334 on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
A flaker operator was trying to unplug a flaker's conveyor belt in order to clean up excess bark with a rake. He lost his balance and fell onto the bark accumulation belt's crossbar, suffering five broken ribs. He was hospitalized.
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An employee was resetting the chain at the core station. He stepped onto the foot pedal that raises and lowers the hoist as he grabbed the chain and sustained amputation of his left index and ring fingers.
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An employee had abdominal cramps and felt ill after his work shift. He was hospitalized for a possible heat-related illness.
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Georgia Pacific, LLC
A employee was clearing a wood plug in a dryer when their left glove was caught by the machine. The employee used their right hand to try and free their left and the right hand also became caught in the machine. The employee sustained the amputation of their left arm up to the elbow, and bruising to the right arm.
FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS—
Georgia Pacific LLC
An employee was prepping cardboard trays for use by nearby equipment when they were struck by a box clamp truck. The clamp attachment struck the employee's left leg, knocking her to the ground. Then the clamp truck ran over her right foot. The employee sustained fractures and lacerations to the foot and toes.
SAINT MARYS, GEORGIA—
Georgia-Pacific LLC
An employee was hospitalized due to possible heat stress.
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