Guyoung Tech USA, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
| Employer | Guyoung Tech USA, Inc. | Report ID | 2020098723 |
| Address | 780 Industrial Park BLVD | City, State ZIP | MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 |
| Event Date | September 14, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Welding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336399 | Inspection # | 1494072 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.37000, -86.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a projection welder when the electrodes closing action was activated while his finger was between the electrodes. His left index finger was caught in the welder, resulting in an amputation.
Incident Summary
On September 14, 2020, a worker at Guyoung Tech USA, Inc. in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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