Thompson Hardwoods, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — HAZLEHURST, GEORGIA
| Employer | Thompson Hardwoods, Inc. | Report ID | 2023098821 |
| Address | 600 Baxley Hwy | City, State ZIP | HAZLEHURST, GEORGIA 31539 |
| Event Date | September 25, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.84000, -82.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee turned toward a co-worker when their finger was caught in the sorter chain. The employee's left fifth fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 25, 2023, a worker at Thompson Hardwoods, Inc. in HAZLEHURST, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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