Sue Jac, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — DECATUR, ALABAMA
| Employer | Sue Jac, Inc. | Report ID | 2021086590 |
| Address | 1402 Southfield Drive SE | City, State ZIP | DECATUR, ALABAMA 35603 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | 1547241 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.54000, -86.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was readjusting a piece of metal to be sheared. The employee's finger was crushed in the metal shear.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2021, a worker at Sue Jac, Inc. in DECATUR, ALABAMA suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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