GE Grid Solutions, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
| Employer | GE Grid Solutions, LLC | Report ID | 2018044158 |
| Address | 70000 West Bert Kouns Industrial Loop | City, State ZIP | SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71129 |
| Event Date | April 30, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Winders, unwinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.40000, -93.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was winding a coil on a winding machine when he noticed the insulation paper was walking out of alignment. As he was realigning the paper, his left middle fingertip was caught between the coil and the roller, resulting in an amputation.
Incident Summary
On April 30, 2018, a worker at GE Grid Solutions, LLC in SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with winders, unwinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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