All FAB Precision Sheetmetal Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FAIRBURN, GEORGIA
| Employer | All FAB Precision Sheetmetal Inc | Report ID | 2020098773 |
| Address | 4635 Coates Dr | City, State ZIP | FAIRBURN, GEORGIA 30213 |
| Event Date | September 15, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1497755 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.55000, -84.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bending parts on a press brake when his hand got caught in the machine resulting in amputation of his right index finger.
Incident Summary
On September 15, 2020, a worker at All FAB Precision Sheetmetal Inc in FAIRBURN, GEORGIA 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 brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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