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Powertech America, Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Cuts, lacerations — WEST POINT, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Powertech America, Inc. in WEST POINT, GEORGIA
Employer Powertech America, Inc. Report ID 2016032063
Address 6801 Kia Parkway City, State ZIP WEST POINT, GEORGIA 31833
Event Date March 8, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Forearm(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning Source of Injury Presses, except printing, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 336350 Inspection # 1131968
GPS Coordinates 32.91000, -85.05000

Incident Narrative

An employee was clearing a jam from the snap ring press when he received a cut on his right forearm.

Incident Summary

On March 8, 2016, a worker at Powertech America, Inc. in WEST POINT, GEORGIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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