Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at First Quality Baby Products, LLC, 2108 Avondale Mill Road, MACON, GEORGIA 31216
on — Amputations, affecting the Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
On 12/25/2023, at approximately 1:00 PM, a converting pulp mill was plugged up. An employee was going to use compressed air to clean the machine. He thought he dropped a baffle behind the teeth of the machine. When he reached for the baffle, his cut-resistant glove was caught by the teeth (blades). The employee sustained a laceration and partial amputation to the right index finger.
HospitalizedAmputation Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified Special process machinery, n.e.c.
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