Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. LTD
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. LTD | Report ID | 2022064839 |
| Address | 920 Queen City Parkway, Pilgrim's Pride-Gainesville | City, State ZIP | GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 30501 |
| Event Date | June 5, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.28000, -83.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning a drain cover when he dropped the drain cover and it fell onto the tip of his left middle finger, resulting in an amputation with no bone loss.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2022, a worker at Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. LTD in GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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