KISMET RUBBER PRODUCTS CORPORATION
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — BLUE RIDGE, GEORGIA
| Employer | KISMET RUBBER PRODUCTS CORPORATION | Report ID | 2015021437 |
| Address | 215 Industrial Blvd | City, State ZIP | BLUE RIDGE, GEORGIA 30513 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Extruding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326291 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.85000, -84.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The employee's right hand was caught in the feed of the extruder. The tip of the right-hand index finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2015, a worker at KISMET RUBBER PRODUCTS CORPORATION in BLUE RIDGE, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with extruding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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