DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2021-04-03AugustaGaAirgas Dry IceFinger(s), fingernail(s)Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
On 4/3/2021, an employee was stacking dry ice on a production line when the saw that cuts the dry ice jammed. The employee attempted to clear the jam when the saw contacted his fingers, resulting in hospitalization and subsequent amputation of his left ring and pinky fingers.
2020-10-09New CastleDePraxair, Inc.Finger(s), fingernail(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee was troubleshooting a dry ice block-making machine that was not forming ice blocks correctly. The machine engaged and the employee's left hand was pulled inside resulting in amputations to the pinky, ring, and middle fingers on his left hand.
2019-09-01MargateFloridaCSL Plasma BODY SYSTEMSInhalation of harmful substance-single episode
An employee lost consciousness due to exposure to dry ice vapors while moving plasma to a dry ice freezer. The employee was hospitalized.
2018-03-07Grand PrairieTexasAirgas USA, LLCFingertip(s)Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle
An employee had just loaded a truck with dry ice when the lift gate closed and pinched the employee's finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.