Hwaseung Automotive USA, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ENTERPRISE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Hwaseung Automotive USA, LLC | Report ID | 2023109262 |
| Address | 101 Development DR | City, State ZIP | ENTERPRISE, ALABAMA 36330 |
| Event Date | October 7, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336390 | Inspection # | 1703061 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.36000, -85.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a crimping machine when the guard came down on her right hand. As she tried to remove her hand, the machine activated and amputated her right index finger and crushed her middle finger.
Incident Summary
On October 7, 2023, a worker at Hwaseung Automotive USA, LLC in ENTERPRISE, ALABAMA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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