ColorMasters, LLC
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | ColorMasters, LLC | Report ID | 2022098282 |
| Address | 491 Medlock Road | City, State ZIP | ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA 35950 |
| Event Date | September 19, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Presses-printing |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326111 | Inspection # | 1625506 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.24000, -86.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was rewebbing a plastic film printing press when his left index finger was caught in a chain and sprocket. The fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 19, 2022, a worker at ColorMasters, LLC in ALBERTVILLE, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with presses-printing identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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