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All FAB Precision Sheetmetal, Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FAIRBURN, GEORGIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at All FAB Precision Sheetmetal, Inc. in FAIRBURN, GEORGIA
Employer All FAB Precision Sheetmetal, Inc. Report ID 2021043527
Address 4635 Coates Dr City, State ZIP FAIRBURN, GEORGIA 30213
Event Date April 29, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Brake presses
Industry (NAICS) 332322 Inspection # 1530396
GPS Coordinates 33.55000, -84.53000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a hydraulic brake press to shape a piece of sheet metal. The employee was manually positioning the workpiece as he operated the machine and his left hand became caught between the die and the top punch of the brake press, resulting in amputation of the distal phalanx of the left index finger.

Incident Summary

On April 29, 2021, a worker at All FAB Precision Sheetmetal, Inc. in FAIRBURN, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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