Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at JANUS INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC, 134 Janus International BLVD, TEMPLE, GEORGIA 30179
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
On October 14, 2025, an employee was cutting lumber on an upcut saw. When he activated the saw to cut a short piece, the blade struck the tip of his right thumb, resulting in a partial amputation.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Stationary sawing machinery unspecified
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