GTG Traffic Signals LLC
Caught between rolling powered vehicle and other object — Amputations — HIRAM, GEORGIA
| Employer | GTG Traffic Signals LLC | Report ID | 2023010468 |
| Address | 4278 Hiram Douglasville Hwy | City, State ZIP | HIRAM, GEORGIA 30141 |
| Event Date | January 16, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught between rolling powered vehicle and other object | Source of Injury | Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Chains, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.83000, -84.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 16, 2023, an employee was removing tow chains from between two vehicles. One of the vehicles moved and crushed the employee's fingers between the chain and the vehicle, resulting in a partial amputation of the right index finger.
Incident Summary
On January 16, 2023, a worker at GTG Traffic Signals LLC in HIRAM, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught between rolling powered vehicle and other object, with highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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