Aviagen Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — ELKMONT, ALABAMA
| Employer | Aviagen Inc. | Report ID | 2019021598 |
| Address | 19780 Sandlin Road | City, State ZIP | ELKMONT, ALABAMA 35620 |
| Event Date | February 12, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Table saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 112340 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.92000, -86.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting down packaging materials to build cardboard pallets for export orders. His fingers contacted the table saw blade causing a left middle fingertip amputation and a laceration to the left index finger requiring stiches.
Incident Summary
On February 12, 2019, a worker at Aviagen Inc. in ELKMONT, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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