Mount Vernon Mills, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TRION, GEORGIA
| Employer | Mount Vernon Mills, Inc. | Report ID | 20191212562 |
| Address | 91 4th St. | City, State ZIP | TRION, GEORGIA 30753 |
| Event Date | December 6, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 313310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.54000, -85.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was wrapping yarn around a beam on a rebeamer machine when her hand was pulled forward, causing her to jump back reflexively. In the process, her right ring finger was partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On December 6, 2019, a worker at Mount Vernon Mills, Inc. in TRION, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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