LG Hausys America, Inc
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — ADAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | LG Hausys America, Inc | Report ID | 2020099258 |
| Address | 310 LG Dr SE | City, State ZIP | ADAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA 30103 |
| Event Date | September 29, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Upper extremities, unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Compactors, crushers, pulverizers-earth, mineral |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327991 | Inspection # | 1495961 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.42000, -84.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning the box chute for a crusher when his left hand slipped between the rollers while they were still turning, causing trauma to the hand and forearm and an amputation.
Incident Summary
On September 29, 2020, a worker at LG Hausys America, Inc in ADAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the upper extremities, unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with compactors, crushers, pulverizers-earth, mineral identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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