ABE Enterprises, Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | ABE Enterprises, Inc. | Report ID | 2015053300 |
| Address | 3560 Lennox Road | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30326 |
| Event Date | May 30, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Drilling machines, drilling augers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.84000, -84.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were removing a drill pin from the drill rig equipment when an employee stuck his left hand in the metal mold. He sustained an amputation to his left index finger and middle finger behind the fingernail.
Incident Summary
On May 30, 2015, a worker at ABE Enterprises, Inc. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with drilling machines, drilling augers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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