Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sustainable Corrugated, 2852 Five Springs Rd, DALTON, GEORGIA 30720
on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
On October 22, 2025, an employee was working to put a conveyor chain back on the track of a conveyor when their fingers were caught between the chain and the chain track, pulling their right hand into the sprocket. Four fingers were amputated.
HospitalizedAmputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Conveyors unspecified
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