HEXPOL COMPOUNDING LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — TALLAPOOSA, GEORGIA
| Employer | HEXPOL COMPOUNDING LLC | Report ID | 2023021157 |
| Address | 101 STOFFEL DRIVE | City, State ZIP | TALLAPOOSA, GEORGIA 30176 |
| Event Date | February 6, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326299 | Inspection # | 1650211 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.73000, -85.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 6, 2023, a rubber strip mill operator was adjusting a pie blade assembly when his left index finger was amputated at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On February 6, 2023, a worker at HEXPOL COMPOUNDING LLC in TALLAPOOSA, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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