Serta Simmons Bedding
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — GROVETOWN, GEORGIA
| Employer | Serta Simmons Bedding | Report ID | 2023064961 |
| Address | 6010 Horizon West Parkway | City, State ZIP | GROVETOWN, GEORGIA 30813 |
| Event Date | June 5, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.46000, -82.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a rotary saw and lacerated their left index and middle fingers, resulting in an amputation that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2023, a worker at Serta Simmons Bedding in GROVETOWN, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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