R. F. KNOX COMPANY, INC.
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — SMYRNA, GEORGIA
| Employer | R. F. KNOX COMPANY, INC. | Report ID | 20231211282 |
| Address | PO BOX 1337 | City, State ZIP | SMYRNA, GEORGIA 30081 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332996 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.85000, -84.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 11, 2023, an employee was transporting equipment for demolition tasks and waiting for the superintendent to open the door. The door closed and amputated the tip of the employee's left thumb.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2023, a worker at R. F. KNOX COMPANY, INC. in SMYRNA, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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