SHAW INDUSTRIES
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Amputations — CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | SHAW INDUSTRIES | Report ID | 2017099203 |
| Address | 5225 GA HWY 411 SW | City, State ZIP | CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA 30120 |
| Event Date | September 26, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Textiles, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 313230 | Inspection # | 1267780 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.22000, -84.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing carpet tiles from a conveyor belt when he tripped over carpet tiles on the floor and his hand made contact with the belt, partially amputating one of his fingertips.
Incident Summary
On September 26, 2017, a worker at SHAW INDUSTRIES in CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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