Amite BioEnergy, LLC
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Amputations — GLOSTER, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Amite BioEnergy, LLC | Report ID | 2023098993 |
| Address | 1763 Georgia Pacific Rd #2 | City, State ZIP | GLOSTER, MISSISSIPPI 39638 |
| Event Date | September 28, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cranes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321219 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.18000, -91.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping other employees remove a die cast when the die shifted. The injured employee went to catch it when the crane operator lowered the die onto the pallet and caught the employee's hand. They sustained an amputation of the little fingertip.
Incident Summary
On September 28, 2023, a worker at Amite BioEnergy, LLC in GLOSTER, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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