JMW, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — DALTON, GEORGIA
| Employer | JMW, INC. | Report ID | 2022021495 |
| Address | 124 COAHULLA CREEK DRIVE | City, State ZIP | DALTON, GEORGIA 30721 |
| Event Date | February 16, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Textile, apparel, leather production machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 314110 | Inspection # | 1591721 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.78000, -84.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While adjusting a roller, a cross lapper amputated an employee's right index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2022, a worker at JMW, INC. in DALTON, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with textile, apparel, leather production machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,279 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified injuries.
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