Habasit USA
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — SUWANEE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Habasit USA | Report ID | 2016087284 |
| Address | 805 Satellite Blvd | City, State ZIP | SUWANEE, GEORGIA 30024 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Table saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326220 | Inspection # | 1169544 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.03000, -84.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee operating a table saw amputated his right index, thumb, and pinky fingertips while cutting material.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2016, a worker at Habasit USA in SUWANEE, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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