Freedom Trailers, LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — WILLACOOCHEE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Freedom Trailers, LLC | Report ID | 2015010424 |
| Address | 774 MARSHALL AVE. West | City, State ZIP | WILLACOOCHEE, GEORGIA 31650 |
| Event Date | January 13, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Table saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.34000, -83.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee lifted the guard on a table saw. His right hand came into contact with the moving saw blade amputating four fingers.
Incident Summary
On January 13, 2015, a worker at Freedom Trailers, LLC in WILLACOOCHEE, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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