Saddle Creek Corporation
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — NEWNAN, GEORGIA
| Employer | Saddle Creek Corporation | Report ID | 2021075647 |
| Address | 590 Coweta Industrial Parkway | City, State ZIP | NEWNAN, GEORGIA 30265 |
| Event Date | July 9, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Battery-vehicle |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541614 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.43000, -84.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a stand-up forklift. The forklift battery began to slide out of the battery compartment. As another forklift tried to lift the battery using a hoist attachment, the battery fell out onto the employee's left foot. Toes on the foot were amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 9, 2021, a worker at Saddle Creek Corporation in NEWNAN, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with battery-vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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