U.S. MACHINE & TOOL, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TYRONE, GEORGIA
| Employer | U.S. MACHINE & TOOL, LLC | Report ID | 2016087898 |
| Address | 150 SHAMROCK INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD | City, State ZIP | TYRONE, GEORGIA 30290 |
| Event Date | August 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333515 | Inspection # | 1173935 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.44000, -84.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a press brake machine, stamping and bending parts, when his right thumb was caught and amputated in the machine.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2016, a worker at U.S. MACHINE & TOOL, LLC in TYRONE, 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 brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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