Clean Air PCI, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ROME, GEORGIA
| Employer | Clean Air PCI, LLC | Report ID | 2022098506 |
| Address | 7 Superior Dr SE | City, State ZIP | ROME, GEORGIA 30161 |
| Event Date | September 26, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541715 | Inspection # | 1626043 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.17000, -85.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 26, 2022, an employee was processing a part when a brake punch grabbed his glove and pulled his finger underneath the brake press. His right index fingertip was amputated just below the nail.
Incident Summary
On September 26, 2022, a worker at Clean Air PCI, LLC in ROME, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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