American Blanching Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FITZGERALD, GEORGIA
| Employer | American Blanching Company | Report ID | 2019044014 |
| Address | 155 Rip Wiley Road | City, State ZIP | FITZGERALD, GEORGIA 31750 |
| Event Date | April 19, 2019 | 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 | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311911 | Inspection # | 1397635 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.70000, -83.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was retrieving a test sample from an ingredient feeder when her right thumb made contact with the auger screw of the feeder. Her right thumb was caught between the screw and the auger housing, resulting in a digit amputation of the right thumb.
Incident Summary
On April 19, 2019, a worker at American Blanching Company in FITZGERALD, 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 food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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