Pitt Plastic
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MORROW, GEORGIA
| Employer | Pitt Plastic | Report ID | 2016065613 |
| Address | 1101 Commerce Rd. | City, State ZIP | MORROW, GEORGIA 30260 |
| Event Date | June 23, 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 | Winders, unwinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424210 | Inspection # | 1160676 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.58000, -84.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 24, 2016, an employee suffered a finger amputation while using a miniature roll winder machine.
Incident Summary
On June 23, 2016, a worker at Pitt Plastic in MORROW, 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 winders, unwinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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