Mando America Corporation

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Amputations — HOGANSVILLE, GEORGIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Mando America Corporation in HOGANSVILLE, GEORGIA
Employer Mando America Corporation Report ID 2017065643
Address 955 Meriwether Industrial Drive City, State ZIP HOGANSVILLE, GEORGIA 30230
Event Date June 20, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Toes(s), toenail(s)
Event Type Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part Source of Injury Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Industry (NAICS) 336340 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 33.16000, -84.86000

Incident Narrative

An employee was attempting to move a cart that contained blades for a machine because it was blocking an aisle when a blade fell off and struck the employee's foot, amputating two toes.

Incident Summary

On June 20, 2017, a worker at Mando America Corporation in HOGANSVILLE, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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