Nemak USA Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — SYLACAUGA, ALABAMA
| Employer | Nemak USA Inc. | Report ID | 2018033050 |
| Address | 2170 Old Sylacauga Hwy | City, State ZIP | SYLACAUGA, ALABAMA 35150 |
| Event Date | March 29, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.20000, -86.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a piece of metal with a horizontal band saw when his right hand went between the metal and a vise used to hold it in place, resulting in a right thumb tip amputation.
Incident Summary
On March 29, 2018, a worker at Nemak USA Inc. in SYLACAUGA, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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