Seaton Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HOMERVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Seaton Corporation | Report ID | 2015031477 |
| Address | 1601 Valdosta Hwy 84 | City, State ZIP | HOMERVILLE, GEORGIA 31634 |
| Event Date | March 25, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561320 | Inspection # | 1051375 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.04000, -82.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee operating a metal press moved her left hand into the area of operation. The press cycled, injuring her third finger and partially amputating her fourth finger. The employee required surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 25, 2015, a worker at Seaton Corporation in HOMERVILLE, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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