GFA ALABAMA INC.
Injured by object pushed or pulled by person — Amputations involving bone loss — WEST POINT, GEORGIA
| Employer | GFA ALABAMA INC. | Report ID | 2024010316 |
| Address | 101 Progress Parkway | City, State ZIP | WEST POINT, GEORGIA 31833 |
| Event Date | January 12, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by object pushed or pulled by person | Source of Injury | Shelves, shelving, racks |
| Secondary Source | Shelves, shelving, racks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.85000, -85.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 12, 2024, an employee was moving metal rolling racks loaded with automotive mufflers when their left hand was pinched between two racks, resulting in an amputation of the ring fingertip before the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On January 12, 2024, a worker at GFA ALABAMA INC. in WEST POINT, GEORGIA suffered amputations involving bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as injured by object pushed or pulled by person, with shelves, shelving, racks identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 72 severe injury reports involving "Injured by object pushed or pulled by person" incidents in our database. Browse all Injured by object pushed or pulled by person injuries.
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