Hussmann Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SUWANEE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Hussmann Corporation | Report ID | 2016043545 |
| Address | 2700 Crestridge Court | City, State ZIP | SUWANEE, GEORGIA 30024 |
| Event Date | April 29, 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 | Drills-stationary |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423740 | Inspection # | 1145856 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.02000, -84.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to drill a hole in a metal plate with a drill press. As he held a piece of metal in his left hand, the drill press caused the metal plate to rotate with the drill bit and his hand to move with it. He amputated his left index finger and lacerated his left thumb.
Incident Summary
On April 29, 2016, a worker at Hussmann Corporation in SUWANEE, 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 drills-stationary identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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