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Greenbrier Central, LLC

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Amputations — PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Greenbrier Central, LLC in PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS
Employer Greenbrier Central, LLC Report ID 2022097805
Address 901 JONES ROAD City, State ZIP PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS 72450
Event Date September 1, 2022 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Handtools-powered, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 336510 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 36.02000, -90.49000

Incident Narrative

An employee was removing a brake beam wear liner on a railcar using a hydraulic C-clamp. The liner popped out of the clamp and impacted the employee's right little finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.

Incident Summary

On September 1, 2022, a worker at Greenbrier Central, LLC in PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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