Chemtex, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Chemtex, LLC | Report ID | 2021065047 |
| Address | 143 Garrett Way NW | City, State ZIP | MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA 31061 |
| Event Date | June 21, 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 regular operation | Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 313230 | Inspection # | 1539345 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.09000, -83.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing extra material through a bonder machine when their right hand contacted the bonder, resulting in the amputation of four fingers at the palm level.
Incident Summary
On June 21, 2021, a worker at Chemtex, LLC in MILLEDGEVILLE, 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 machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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