ORGILL, INC.
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — TIFTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | ORGILL, INC. | Report ID | 2021010535 |
| Address | 260 Jordan Road | City, State ZIP | TIFTON, GEORGIA 31794 |
| Event Date | January 20, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Structural elements, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.42000, -83.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a cart. She turned a corner and was straightening the cart on the right when her left hand was smashed between the cart and a metal post. The little fingertip was smashed and had to be amputated.
Incident Summary
On January 20, 2021, a worker at ORGILL, INC. in TIFTON, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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