Moderno Porcelain Works
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Moderno Porcelain Works | Report ID | 2022065607 |
| Address | 5305 Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest, suite A | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30336 |
| Event Date | June 28, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.74000, -84.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting with moving a metal beam when the beam slid out of one hand and amputated his right ring fingertip as he attempted to catch it.
Incident Summary
On June 28, 2022, a worker at Moderno Porcelain Works in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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