48forty Solutions LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | 48forty Solutions LLC | Report ID | 20231110344 |
| Address | 2555 Moreland Avenue Southeast | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30315 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321920 | Inspection # | 1711753 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.68000, -84.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting the "dog ears" on the chain of a track saw when his left hand slipped from the chain and contacted the moving saw blade. All of the fingers on his left hand were amputated.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2023, a worker at 48forty Solutions LLC in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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