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Kent Unlimited, Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Kent Unlimited, Inc. in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
Employer Kent Unlimited, Inc. Report ID 2023010471
Address 4446 PINSON VALLEY PARKWAY City, State ZIP BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35217
Event Date January 16, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Brake presses
Industry (NAICS) 332999 Inspection # 1646365
GPS Coordinates 33.65000, -86.71000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a brake press when he sustained amputations of fingers on the left hand.

Incident Summary

On January 16, 2023, a worker at Kent Unlimited, Inc. in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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.

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