HOSHIZAKI AMERICA, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — PEACHTREE CITY, GEORGIA
| Employer | HOSHIZAKI AMERICA, INC. | Report ID | 20231211157 |
| Address | 618 Hwy 74 S | City, State ZIP | PEACHTREE CITY, GEORGIA 30269 |
| Event Date | December 6, 2023 | Outcome | 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 | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333415 | Inspection # | 1716109 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.37000, -84.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 6, 2023, an employee was loading a foaming unit. His right hand was on top of the unit when the machine activated, resulting in the amputation of the right ring finger and lacerations to his index finger.
Incident Summary
On December 6, 2023, a worker at HOSHIZAKI AMERICA, INC. in PEACHTREE CITY, GEORGIA 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 machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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