Saft America, Inc.
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — VALDOSTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Saft America, Inc. | Report ID | 2020032299 |
| Address | 711 Gilharbin Industrial Blvd. | City, State ZIP | VALDOSTA, GEORGIA 31601 |
| Event Date | March 10, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 335911 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.80000, -83.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a battery cart carrying 40 cells. The cart struck a parked cart and the employee's right ring finger was pinched between the two, causing the amputation of the fingertip at the first joint.
Incident Summary
On March 10, 2020, a worker at Saft America, Inc. in VALDOSTA, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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