Avanti Environmental Group Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DALTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Avanti Environmental Group Inc. | Report ID | 2015107435 |
| Address | 1406 Coronet Drive | City, State ZIP | DALTON, GEORGIA 30720 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1099013 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.79000, -84.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing products from a conveyor belt when her hand got pulled into the conveyor. Her right middle fingertip was amputated above the first joint. The machine was not guarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2015, a worker at Avanti Environmental Group Inc. in DALTON, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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