Lasseter Tractor Company. Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Crushing injuries — UNADILLA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Lasseter Tractor Company. Inc. | Report ID | 20231211717 |
| Address | 15795 | City, State ZIP | UNADILLA, GEORGIA 31091 |
| Event Date | December 29, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Farm tractor |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.21000, -83.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a bolt from a tractor hub when their right index finger was caught between the hub and the frame. The employee's fingertip was crushed and the employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 29, 2023, a worker at Lasseter Tractor Company. Inc. in UNADILLA, GEORGIA suffered crushing injuries to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with farm tractor identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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