Benson's, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — 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.
Context
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