Foundation Food Group
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Foundation Food Group | Report ID | 2020098949 |
| Address | 2085 Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 30504 |
| Event Date | September 21, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.27000, -83.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting poultry using a band saw and amputated the tip of his right thumb.
Incident Summary
On September 21, 2020, a worker at Foundation Food Group in GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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