BRODER BROS., CO.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Open wounds, unspecified — DULUTH, GEORGIA
| Employer | BRODER BROS., CO. | Report ID | 20181111686 |
| Address | 3312 North Berkerley Lake Road, Suite A | City, State ZIP | DULUTH, GEORGIA 30096 |
| Event Date | November 13, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Open wounds, unspecified | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Packaging, wrapping, bundling machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1389985 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.98000, -84.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was wrapping pallets when the chain on the pallet wrapping machine nipped the tip of his left index finger. He underwent surgery to graft skin onto the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On November 13, 2018, a worker at BRODER BROS., CO. in DULUTH, GEORGIA suffered open wounds, unspecified to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with packaging, wrapping, bundling machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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