Diversitech Corporation of Georgia
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — QUINCY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Diversitech Corporation of Georgia | Report ID | 2020087557 |
| Address | 1633 High Bridge Rd, Suite B | City, State ZIP | QUINCY, FLORIDA 32351 |
| Event Date | August 10, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333414 | Inspection # | 1487887 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.56000, -84.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 10, 2020, an employee was changing out pins and dies on a pill press machine when the machine was actuated and a pin came down onto his finger. The employee was hospitalized with a partial amputation of his right pinky finger. The feed tray was not installed in the machine at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On August 10, 2020, a worker at Diversitech Corporation of Georgia in QUINCY, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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