Allegis Group
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — RICHMOND HILL, GEORGIA
| Employer | Allegis Group | Report ID | 2016064836 |
| Address | 1 Caesarstone Drive | City, State ZIP | RICHMOND HILL, GEORGIA 31324 |
| Event Date | June 1, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.89000, -81.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assembling a ladder. While holding a component of the ladder, the employee's right pinky finger was crushed when another employee pushed part of the hand rail. The fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 1, 2016, a worker at Allegis Group in RICHMOND HILL, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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