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GHC Mechanical Services, Inc.

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — MACON, GEORGIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at GHC Mechanical Services, Inc. in MACON, GEORGIA
Employer GHC Mechanical Services, Inc. Report ID 20191010971
Address 103 Riverside Parkway City, State ZIP MACON, GEORGIA 31210
Event Date October 21, 2019 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment Source of Injury Heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238220 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.90000, -83.68000

Incident Narrative

Two employees were making repairs to HVAC equipment. A fan blade struck one of the employee's finger, resulting in a left pinky fingertip amputation.

Incident Summary

On October 21, 2019, a worker at GHC Mechanical Services, Inc. in MACON, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

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