T & R Fixtures, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — DALLAS, GEORGIA
| Employer | T & R Fixtures, LLC | Report ID | 2015042190 |
| Address | 210 Commerce Drive | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, GEORGIA 30132 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321918 | Inspection # | 1057997 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.90000, -84.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a panel saw when a piece of laminate became jammed. The employee attempted to clear the jam and accidentally depressed the "on" switch. The employee's finger was partially amputated and then was removed at the hospital.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2015, a worker at T & R Fixtures, LLC in DALLAS, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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