Republic Elite, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Republic Elite, LLC | Report ID | 2023076559 |
| Address | 755 Raco Drive | City, State ZIP | LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046 |
| Event Date | July 21, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Hand(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.95000, -84.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a miter saw to cut a board. As the saw blade contacted the board, it pulled the board and the employee's hand into the blade. The top of his left hand was severely lacerated, requiring hospitalization and surgery to amputate the hand.
Incident Summary
On July 21, 2023, a worker at Republic Elite, LLC in LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the hand(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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