DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2020-01-18Lithia SpringsGeorgiaWest Rock Company, Inc.Fingertip(s)Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
An employee was troubleshooting a varnish pump. He removed and replaced the pump. The pump was turned on and the pump impeller amputated his right middle fingertip.
2019-07-30Chippewa FallsWisconsinGREAT NORTHERN CORPORATIONFinger(s), fingernail(s)Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
On July 30, 2019, an employee was scraping varnish away from a blade with a chisel. The chisel slipped off the blade and the employee sustained a tissue amputation to the right index finger that required sutures.