Altex Packaging, Inc
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Altex Packaging, Inc | Report ID | 20231110826 |
| Address | 154 Industrial Park Circle | City, State ZIP | LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30046 |
| Event Date | November 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Table saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326140 | Inspection # | 1713374 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.96000, -83.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a table saw when the part being cut twisted and kicked back. The employee's hand contacted the saw blade, resulting in a partial amputation to their right middle finger.
Incident Summary
On November 27, 2023, a worker at Altex Packaging, Inc in LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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