Kerby Enterprises, Inc.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — RICEBORO, GEORGIA
| Employer | Kerby Enterprises, Inc. | Report ID | 2024021595 |
| Address | 1 Chemical Plant | City, State ZIP | RICEBORO, GEORGIA 31323 |
| Event Date | February 20, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Engine, motor, and mechanical parts n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hoists, lifts overhead, cable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.74000, -81.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a come-along hoist to pick up a motor when the hoist slipped and the motor fell, pinching their left little finger resulting in an amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 20, 2024, a worker at Kerby Enterprises, Inc. in RICEBORO, GEORGIA suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with engine, motor, and mechanical parts n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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