Forte Power Systems
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HEFLIN, ALABAMA
| Employer | Forte Power Systems | Report ID | 2015074270 |
| Address | 6771 Hwy 78 E. | City, State ZIP | HEFLIN, ALABAMA 36264 |
| Event Date | July 2, 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 | Handtools-powered, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335929 | Inspection # | 1076284 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.67000, -85.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee partially amputated his index finger while operating a pneumatic vice.
Incident Summary
On July 2, 2015, a worker at Forte Power Systems in HEFLIN, ALABAMA 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 handtools-powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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