OFS Fitel, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CARROLLTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | OFS Fitel, LLC | Report ID | 2016054556 |
| Address | 10 BrightWave Blvd. | City, State ZIP | CARROLLTON, GEORGIA 30117 |
| Event Date | May 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 | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335921 | Inspection # | 1153007 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.61000, -85.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a fiber optic rewinder when his right index finger was caught and pulled by the machine. His finger was amputated above the knuckle.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2016, a worker at OFS Fitel, LLC in CARROLLTON, 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 special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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