Mando America Corporation
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Amputations — 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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