YKK AP America Inc.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — DUBLIN, GEORGIA
| Employer | YKK AP America Inc. | Report ID | 20191212366 |
| Address | 1229 Hwy 441 Bypass | City, State ZIP | DUBLIN, GEORGIA 31021 |
| Event Date | December 2, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332321 | Inspection # | 1449660 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.52000, -82.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a saw and asked a coworker to shut it down. He opened a panel to check on the blade and his left hand came in contact with a moving belt and pulley. He sustained a partial amputation of the middle and index fingers (to the first joint).
Incident Summary
On December 2, 2019, a worker at YKK AP America Inc. in DUBLIN, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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