Sam's East Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — MORROW, GEORGIA
| Employer | Sam's East Inc. | Report ID | 2015040447 |
| Address | 7325 Jonesboro Road | City, State ZIP | MORROW, GEORGIA 30260 |
| Event Date | April 24, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452910 | Inspection # | 1059798 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.55000, -84.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting pork loin using a band saw. He amputated two fingertips (middle and ring finger) on his right hand.
Incident Summary
On April 24, 2015, a worker at Sam's East Inc. in MORROW, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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