Signal Machine
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — DALTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Signal Machine | Report ID | 2021032198 |
| Address | 101 IVC Drive | City, State ZIP | DALTON, GEORGIA 30721 |
| Event Date | March 13, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 334515 | Inspection # | 1521887 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.71000, -84.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a large industrial grinder because it was stuck. The grinder's blades became free, striking the employee's right hand and lacerating four fingers. The ring finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On March 13, 2021, a worker at Signal Machine in DALTON, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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