Cherokee Brick and Tile Company
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — MACON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Cherokee Brick and Tile Company | Report ID | 2019010415 |
| Address | 3250 Waterville Road | City, State ZIP | MACON, GEORGIA 31206 |
| Event Date | January 14, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327121 | Inspection # | 1372599 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.80000, -83.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing dust from the hooking clasp (called a dog) on a kiln car on a tram and amputated his right index finger.
Incident Summary
On January 14, 2019, a worker at Cherokee Brick and Tile Company in MACON, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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