KinMetal LLC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | KinMetal LLC. | Report ID | 2016087252 |
| Address | 3125 Trotter Parkway | City, State ZIP | ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA 30004 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | 1169522 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.12000, -84.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 5, 2016, at 1:15 PM, an employee's finger was caught in the pinch point of a press brake, amputating his left ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2016, a worker at KinMetal LLC. in ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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