DALTON, GEORGIA—
IVC US, INC
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at IVC US, INC, 101 IVC Drive, DALTON, GEORGIA 30721 on — Fractures, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was pushing a die cart into position at a press machine. As the cart rolled into position, her left ring and middle fingers were crushed and broken between the cart and frame of the press machine.
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DALTON, GEORGIA—
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An employee was resetting film on a laminator after a breakout. The employee's gloves were caught in the bottom roller; the roller pulled in his hands, causing contusions to both hands and his right arm.
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An employee was working in the electrical box changing out an fuse block and replacing it with a motor circuit breaker. The employee made contact with a live component and an arc flash occurred causing burns to the employee's face, both hands, and forearms.
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An employee was cleaning a conveyor when her left-hand glove was caught in a roller. Her left middle finger was partially amputated, and her left index finger was fractured.
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