FPL FOOD, LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | FPL FOOD, LLC | Report ID | 2020032790 |
| Address | 1301 NEW SAVANNAH ROAD | City, State ZIP | AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30901 |
| Event Date | March 26, 2020 | 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 | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.44000, -81.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a bandsaw. The product slipped out of the employee's hand and the bandsaw amputated the employee's right thumb, also breaking the index finger and lacerating the middle finger.
Incident Summary
On March 26, 2020, a worker at FPL FOOD, LLC in AUGUSTA, 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 band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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