Heart Wood Products LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WARRENTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Heart Wood Products LLC | Report ID | 2020109504 |
| Address | 344 Garland Circle | City, State ZIP | WARRENTON, GEORGIA 30828 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Stacking machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.40000, -82.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was turning a cart used for stacking lumber. The cart turned on and the wheel pinched the end of his right ring finger, resulting in amputation of the fingertip. The fingertip was reattached.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2020, a worker at Heart Wood Products LLC in WARRENTON, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with stacking machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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