LANGDALE FOREST PRODUCTS CO.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — VALDOSTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | LANGDALE FOREST PRODUCTS CO. | Report ID | 2022076203 |
| Address | 1202 Madison Highway | City, State ZIP | VALDOSTA, GEORGIA 31601 |
| Event Date | July 15, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | 1608636 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.81000, -83.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a band saw to cut metal runners. He was trying to get a piece of metal out of the saw when its blade caught his right index finger, causing the amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2022, a worker at LANGDALE FOREST PRODUCTS CO. in VALDOSTA, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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