Archer Western Construction, LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — ROSWELL, GEORGIA
| Employer | Archer Western Construction, LLC | Report ID | 2023087444 |
| Address | 1030 Marietta Hwy | City, State ZIP | ROSWELL, GEORGIA 30075 |
| Event Date | August 15, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Bundles, bales |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.99000, -84.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 15, 2023, the injured employee was working with a co-worker to sort a bundle of rebar. The injured employee's right hand became caught between the rebar and their right ring fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 15, 2023, a worker at Archer Western Construction, LLC in ROSWELL, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with bundles, bales identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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