BLUE BIRD CORPORATION
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA
| Employer | BLUE BIRD CORPORATION | Report ID | 2015052646 |
| Address | 6144 Hwy 341 South | City, State ZIP | FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA 31030 |
| Event Date | May 5, 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 regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336211 | Inspection # | 1061491 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.56000, -83.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 5/5/15, an employee was operating a bending machine when his right pinky finger got caught in the clamping mechanism. He sustained an amputation of the first pinky finger digit.
Incident Summary
On May 5, 2015, a worker at BLUE BIRD CORPORATION in FORT VALLEY, 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 bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6,694 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2018 | Evans Landscaping, Inc. | CINCINNATI, OHIO | Amputations | Amp. |
| Nov 4, 2016 | AJR Filtration, Inc. | SAINT CHARLES, ILLINOIS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Sep 19, 2018 | Applied Acoustics International | CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Dec 28, 2015 | NRG Limestone Plant | JEWETT, TEXAS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Dec 12, 2018 | Crown Linen Service, Inc. | COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Rochling Machined Plastics | MOUNT PLEASANT, PENNSYLVANIA | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Delta Studweld, Inc. | LUMBERTON, TEXAS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Mar 6, 2019 | Vulcan Industrial | BUCKS, ALABAMA | Amputations | Amp. |