Pilgrim's Corporation
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — ATHENS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Pilgrim's Corporation | Report ID | 2016076150 |
| Address | 898 Barber St | City, State ZIP | ATHENS, GEORGIA 30606 |
| Event Date | July 8, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | 1159851 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.97000, -83.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's right index finger was amputated when a roll of wrapping plastic fell on his hand while he attempted to load the roll onto the wrapping machine.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2016, a worker at Pilgrim's Corporation in ATHENS, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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