Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Norbord Georgia LLC, 964 Highway 280 West, CORDELE, GEORGIA 31015
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
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Final narrative
Two employees were replacing a bearing on an acceleration belt roll. A 20-pound roll bearing fell to the ground, wedging one employee's right hand against the ground. The middle finger was amputated at the second knuckle, the index finger was lacerated, and the ring finger was crushed.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
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