Chaparral Boats Inc.
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached — Amputations — NASHVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Chaparral Boats Inc. | Report ID | 2017010701 |
| Address | 300 Industrial Blvd. | City, State ZIP | NASHVILLE, GEORGIA 31639 |
| Event Date | January 23, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached | Source of Injury | Motorboat, motorized yacht |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336612 | Inspection # | 1205995 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.20000, -83.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing a finished boat for shipment. He was placing a battery in the motor box when the lid of the box inadvertently closed and crushed his right big toe, amputating part of the bone.
Incident Summary
On January 23, 2017, a worker at Chaparral Boats Inc. in NASHVILLE, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached, with motorboat, motorized yacht identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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