UNIVERSAL ALLOY CORPORATION
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — CANTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | UNIVERSAL ALLOY CORPORATION | Report ID | 2015096713 |
| Address | 180 LAMAR HALEY PARKWAY | City, State ZIP | CANTON, GEORGIA 30114 |
| Event Date | September 14, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.24000, -84.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While cutting aluminum material with a band saw, the blade of the saw jammed and slipped causing the employee's right thumb to be cut by the blade resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On September 14, 2015, a worker at UNIVERSAL ALLOY CORPORATION in CANTON, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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