Cherokee Brick and Tile
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — MACON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Cherokee Brick and Tile | Report ID | 2017088046 |
| Address | 3250 WATERVILLE ROAD | City, State ZIP | MACON, GEORGIA 31206 |
| Event Date | August 21, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Metal plates, metal panels |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.80000, -83.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a 3 x 8 metal plate when his right hand was caught between the metal plate and the top layer of a stone resting on a kiln cart. His right middle finger broke in three places and was partially de-gloved and surgically amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 21, 2017, a worker at Cherokee Brick and Tile in MACON, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with metal plates, metal panels identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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