Cycle Tex, Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — DALTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Cycle Tex, Inc | Report ID | 2017032659 |
| Address | 1711 Kimberly Park Drive | City, State ZIP | DALTON, GEORGIA 30720 |
| Event Date | March 23, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | 1222069 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.80000, -85.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading material into a densification machine when the material wrapped around his right arm and pulled him into the machine. His right arm was amputated at the shoulder.
Incident Summary
On March 23, 2017, a worker at Cycle Tex, Inc in DALTON, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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