Precision Products Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DALTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Precision Products Inc | Report ID | 2015129226 |
| Address | 2908 N Dug Gap Rd | City, State ZIP | DALTON, GEORGIA 30720 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.69000, -85.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's right ring fingertip was amputated while using a band saw to repair a tractor.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2015, a worker at Precision Products 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 band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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