IVC US, INC
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Fractures — DALTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | IVC US, INC | Report ID | 20191010386 |
| Address | 101 IVC Drive | City, State ZIP | DALTON, GEORGIA 30721 |
| Event Date | October 4, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Presses, except printing, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326192 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.71000, -84.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a die cart into position at a press machine. As the cart rolled into position, her left ring and middle fingers were crushed and broken between the cart and frame of the press machine.
Incident Summary
On October 4, 2019, a worker at IVC US, INC in DALTON, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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