Wright Metal Products Crates, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LAVONIA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Wright Metal Products Crates, LLC | Report ID | 2016021005 |
| Address | 111 FRANKLIN STREET | City, State ZIP | LAVONIA, GEORGIA 30553 |
| Event Date | February 2, 2016 | 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 | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332439 | Inspection # | 1124310 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.44000, -83.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a shear to cut metal when the shear's control activated while the employee's hand was in the point of contact. The employee's right middle finger was amputated (half an inch) by the blade.
Incident Summary
On February 2, 2016, a worker at Wright Metal Products Crates, LLC in LAVONIA, 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 shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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