Custom Polymers Pet, LLC.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — ATHENS, ALABAMA
| Employer | Custom Polymers Pet, LLC. | Report ID | 2015010437 |
| Address | 15894 Lucus Ferry Street | City, State ZIP | ATHENS, ALABAMA 35611 |
| Event Date | January 13, 2015 | Outcome | 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 | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | 1018615 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.79000, -87.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee suffered an amputation on his left index finger while cutting conduit on a portable band saw.
Incident Summary
On January 13, 2015, a worker at Custom Polymers Pet, LLC. in ATHENS, ALABAMA 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 saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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