MOBIS Alabama LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WEST POINT, GEORGIA
| Employer | MOBIS Alabama LLC | Report ID | 2016032538 |
| Address | 7001 KIA PARKWAY | City, State ZIP | WEST POINT, GEORGIA 31833 |
| Event Date | March 24, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Conveyors-powered, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336399 | Inspection # | 1136365 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.91000, -85.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was putting parts on the trolley conveyor in the sequencing area when his fingers were caught in a chain and sprocket, amputating his right ring and pinky fingers at the second knuckle.
Incident Summary
On March 24, 2016, a worker at MOBIS Alabama LLC in WEST POINT, 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 conveyors-powered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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