Hostess Brands LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Hostess Brands LLC | Report ID | 2016065497 |
| Address | 1969 Victory Drive | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31901 |
| Event Date | June 21, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Packaging, wrapping, bundling machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311812 | Inspection # | 1160505 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.44000, -84.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working with the conveyor chain and bag closer when his right-hand fourth fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 21, 2016, a worker at Hostess Brands LLC in COLUMBUS, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with packaging, wrapping, bundling machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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