Dixie Converting Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CARROLLTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Dixie Converting Corporation | Report ID | 20171211804 |
| Address | 889 Blandenburg Road | City, State ZIP | CARROLLTON, GEORGIA 30116 |
| Event Date | December 12, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Special process machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322299 | Inspection # | 1284209 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.54000, -85.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to run a twisting machine when the employee's right fourth fingertip was caught and amputated in the machine.
Incident Summary
On December 12, 2017, a worker at Dixie Converting Corporation in CARROLLTON, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with special process machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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