Shintone USA Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA
| Employer | Shintone USA Inc. | Report ID | 2018088400 |
| Address | 5380-A Rafe Banks Drive | City, State ZIP | FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA 30542 |
| Event Date | August 16, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333111 | Inspection # | 1340323 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.21000, -83.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a machine press and preparing to remove the fixture for a change-over when the hydraulic press came down on his left index finger, resulting in a finger amputation.
Incident Summary
On August 16, 2018, a worker at Shintone USA Inc. in FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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