Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at VIATECH PUBLISHING SOLUTIONS, INC., 5021 Old Dixie Road, FOREST PARK, GEORGIA 30297
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
At about 12:30 p.m. on June 30, 2020, an employee was adjusting the position of books on a cutting machine. The clamp cycled and came down on the employee's hand, causing a partial finger amputation.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedPrinting machinery and equipment, n.e.c.
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