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Euclid Chemical Co.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LA FAYETTE, GEORGIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Euclid Chemical Co. in LA FAYETTE, GEORGIA
Employer Euclid Chemical Co. Report ID 2019066537
Address 3361 North HWY 27 City, State ZIP LA FAYETTE, GEORGIA 30728
Event Date June 28, 2019 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Extruding machinery
Industry (NAICS) 327390 Inspection # 1424434
GPS Coordinates 34.75000, -85.26000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating an extrusion line and had fed fibers through the roll stand. While he was attempting to separate the strands of fiber, his right middle finger was caught in the roller causing amputation of the fingertip.

Incident Summary

On June 28, 2019, a worker at Euclid Chemical Co. in LA FAYETTE, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with extruding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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