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Madix, Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — GOODWATER, ALABAMA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Madix, Inc. in GOODWATER, ALABAMA
Employer Madix, Inc. Report ID 2021086503
Address 20984 AL Hwy 9 City, State ZIP GOODWATER, ALABAMA 35072
Event Date August 3, 2021 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Brake presses
Industry (NAICS) 337215 Inspection # 1547135
GPS Coordinates 33.08000, -86.02000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a brake press. The press activated and amputated the employee's right ring fingertip at the first joint.

Incident Summary

On August 3, 2021, a worker at Madix, Inc. in GOODWATER, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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 amputation.

Context

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