CRIDER, INC.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — STILLMORE, GEORGIA
| Employer | CRIDER, INC. | Report ID | 2017054738 |
| Address | 1 PLANT AVE. | City, State ZIP | STILLMORE, GEORGIA 30464 |
| Event Date | May 25, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.42000, -82.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was breaking down a machine used to separate meat from the bones. The machine was locked out and de-energized. He placed the machine components on a cart to further disassemble them. He then picked up an outer housing off the cart known as the front flange. As he picked up the part, it slipped from his hand and his finger went into the guide bar opening. When the part landed back onto the cart, the guide bar slammed onto his finger, amputating his right index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 25, 2017, a worker at CRIDER, INC. in STILLMORE, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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