Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at BUCKHEAD MEAT COMPANY, 4500 WICKERSHAM DR, COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA 30337
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
On May 19, 2025, a maintenance technician was repairing a conveyor belt on a packaging machine in the beef production room. The employee pointed at a chain drive and the tip of his left glove was pulled into the chain, resulting in partial amputation of his left index finger.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Conveyors belt, slot, chain
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