WEST POINT, GEORGIA—
KIA MOTORS MANUFACTURING GEORGIA, INC.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at KIA MOTORS MANUFACTURING GEORGIA, INC., 7777 KIA PARKWAY, WEST POINT, GEORGIA 31833 on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was attempting to remove a vehicle seat from a conveyor transport pallet. The employee's right hand and glove were caught under the seat latching lever and they suffered an amputation to their right index finger.
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