Residential Elevators, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CAIRO, GEORGIA
| Employer | Residential Elevators, Inc. | Report ID | 2021097601 |
| Address | 2051 Industrial Park Drive | City, State ZIP | CAIRO, GEORGIA 39828 |
| Event Date | September 3, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333921 | Inspection # | 1552969 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.87000, -84.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a brake press to bend metal for production. The press caught the employee's right thumb, removing the fingernail and flesh about a quarter inch from the thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On September 3, 2021, a worker at Residential Elevators, Inc. in CAIRO, 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 brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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