M-D Building Products-Loxcreen Co dba M-D Plastics
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BROOKLET, GEORGIA
| Employer | M-D Building Products-Loxcreen Co dba M-D Plastics | Report ID | 2023054661 |
| Address | 3715 Brooklet Leefield Road | City, State ZIP | BROOKLET, GEORGIA 30415 |
| Event Date | May 25, 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 regular operation | Source of Injury | Punch presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | 1673713 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.41000, -81.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was placing material in a punch press when the machine activated, resulting in amputation of the employee's left index finger at the first joint.
Incident Summary
On May 25, 2023, a worker at M-D Building Products-Loxcreen Co dba M-D Plastics in BROOKLET, GEORGIA 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 punch presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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