RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 20191010503 |
| Address | Jimmy Dyees and Magnolia Way | City, State ZIP | AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30909 |
| Event Date | October 8, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Catwalks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.47000, -82.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stowing away the catwalk on a pavement marking vehicle when his left ring finger was caught in the catwalk, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On October 8, 2019, a worker at RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. in AUGUSTA, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with catwalks identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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