AmeriCold Logistics LLC
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — FOREST PARK, GEORGIA
| Employer | AmeriCold Logistics LLC | Report ID | 2021108614 |
| Address | 2070 Anvil Block Rd, Suite 200 | City, State ZIP | FOREST PARK, GEORGIA 30297 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424420 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.62000, -84.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting in putting a chain back on the roller of a standup forklift. When the chain moved, the employee's gloved hand got caught in the chain, resulting in amputation of the right little finger.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2021, a worker at AmeriCold Logistics LLC in FOREST PARK, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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