FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS—
Georgia Pacific LLC
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Georgia Pacific LLC, 4411 Midland Blvd., FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS 72904 on — Fractures, affecting the multiple foot (feet) locations.
Final narrative
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.
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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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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.
SAINT MARYS, GEORGIA—
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An employee was hospitalized due to possible heat stress.
ZACHARY, LOUISIANA—
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An employee was rotating a motor on a cart. The employee's left little finger was crushed between the cart and an I-beam and was medically amputated.
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