Roper Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LA FAYETTE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Roper Corporation | Report ID | 2019065865 |
| Address | 1507 Broomtown Rd | City, State ZIP | LA FAYETTE, GEORGIA 30728 |
| Event Date | June 11, 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 | Conveyors-chain |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335228 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.68000, -85.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a die changeover table with a snake chain conveyor. The e employee activated the snake chain via remote and it moved quickly, causing the employee's right index finger to be pinched between the pin and edge of the die and amputated.
Incident Summary
On June 11, 2019, a worker at Roper Corporation in LA FAYETTE, 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 conveyors-chain identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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