Olympic Steel
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WINDER, GEORGIA
| Employer | Olympic Steel | Report ID | 2015118417 |
| Address | 587 Barrow Park Drive | City, State ZIP | WINDER, GEORGIA 30680 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2015 | Outcome | 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 | Welding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331210 | Inspection # | 1106623 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.99000, -83.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting the projection welder machine. The employee's right hand was on the working surface of the machine when the steel shaft came down and amputated the employee's right middle finger.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2015, a worker at Olympic Steel in WINDER, GEORGIA 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 welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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