Benson's, Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — BOGART, GEORGIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Benson's, Inc. in BOGART, GEORGIA
Employer Benson's, Inc. Report ID 2015118876
Address 134 Elder Street City, State ZIP BOGART, GEORGIA 30622
Event Date November 23, 2015 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning Source of Injury Food slicers
Industry (NAICS) 311812 Inspection # 1114176
GPS Coordinates 33.94000, -83.53000

Incident Narrative

An employee was repairing a slicer and was pushing on the pulley when the motor started. His finger got caught between the belt and pulley, amputating his right middle fingertip and requiring surgery.

Incident Summary

On November 23, 2015, a worker at Benson's, Inc. in BOGART, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

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