SeJin America Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DADEVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | SeJin America Inc | Report ID | 2015085852 |
| Address | 274 Thweatt Industrial Blvd | City, State ZIP | DADEVILLE, ALABAMA 36853 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336390 | Inspection # | 1087411 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.84000, -85.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was putting auto parts in the grinding machine when his index fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2015, a worker at SeJin America Inc in DADEVILLE, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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