Bway Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HOMERVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Bway Corporation | Report ID | 2022010727 |
| Address | 1601 Valdosta Highway | City, State ZIP | HOMERVILLE, GEORGIA 31634 |
| Event Date | January 25, 2022 | 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 | Welding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332431 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.02000, -82.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was training a new machine operator. The employee was adjusting the hardware that was to be welded when the operator triggered the welding platen while the trainer's right hand was still on the ammo box, resulting in amputations of the index finger and thumb.
Incident Summary
On January 25, 2022, a worker at Bway Corporation in HOMERVILLE, 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 welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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