Palletone of Florida, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HAZLEHURST, GEORGIA
| Employer | Palletone of Florida, Inc. | Report ID | 2016099055 |
| Address | 566 BAXLEY HWY | City, State ZIP | HAZLEHURST, GEORGIA 31539 |
| Event Date | September 24, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors-chain |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321920 | Inspection # | 1182754 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.85000, -82.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to straighten up a board on the conveyor. As he was attempting to pull the board, his left-hand index finger was caught in the chain and sprocket. He was hospitalized overnight, and his fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 24, 2016, a worker at Palletone of Florida, Inc. in HAZLEHURST, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with conveyors-chain identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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