Ritz Instrument Transformers, Inc
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — WAYNESBORO, GEORGIA
| Employer | Ritz Instrument Transformers, Inc | Report ID | 2024032219 |
| Address | 1 Evercare Way | City, State ZIP | WAYNESBORO, GEORGIA 30830 |
| Event Date | March 12, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Winders, unwinders |
| Secondary Source | Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 335311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.10000, -82.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was starting a new core when the winding machine wrapped around their glove and twisted, crushing their left index finger.
Incident Summary
On March 12, 2024, a worker at Ritz Instrument Transformers, Inc in WAYNESBORO, GEORGIA suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with winders, unwinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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