Voestalpine Automotive Components Cartersville Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — WHITE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Voestalpine Automotive Components Cartersville Inc. | Report ID | 2018043832 |
| Address | 21 Voestalpine Drive | City, State ZIP | WHITE, GEORGIA 30184 |
| Event Date | April 21, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Chains, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cranes, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336390 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.27000, -84.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a crane to lift and repair a tool when the strap broke and the chain came down on his left hand, amputating his index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On April 21, 2018, a worker at Voestalpine Automotive Components Cartersville Inc. in WHITE, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with chains, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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