Classic Window Coverings, LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — BUFORD, GEORGIA
| Employer | Classic Window Coverings, LLC | Report ID | 2020032531 |
| Address | 4837 Newton Terrace | City, State ZIP | BUFORD, GEORGIA 30518 |
| Event Date | March 17, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321911 | Inspection # | 1471017 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.13000, -83.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee placed an 8-foot piece of louver material onto a non-automatic saw bed and was attempting to cut the louver when her left thumb and forefinger contacted the blade, receiving amputations.
Incident Summary
On March 17, 2020, a worker at Classic Window Coverings, LLC in BUFORD, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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