Action Electrical & Mechanical Contractors, Inc
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Action Electrical & Mechanical Contractors, Inc | Report ID | 2021064697 |
| Address | 2600 COLLINS SPRING DRIVE SE | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30339 |
| Event Date | June 9, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1535900 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.59000, -84.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting metal on a horizontal bandsaw. The saw amputated the employee's middle, ring, and little fingers.
Incident Summary
On June 9, 2021, a worker at Action Electrical & Mechanical Contractors, Inc in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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