BAE SYSTEMS
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ANNISTON, ALABAMA
| Employer | BAE SYSTEMS | Report ID | 2020010951 |
| Address | 2101 WEST TENTH STREET | City, State ZIP | ANNISTON, ALABAMA 36201 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.65000, -85.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The injured employee was trying to hold a door open for another employee when the automatic door closed on the injured employee's left ring finger. The employee's fingertip was amputated halfway down the fingernail.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2020, a worker at BAE SYSTEMS in ANNISTON, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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