Hurst Boiler & Welding Co., Inc.
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — COOLIDGE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Hurst Boiler & Welding Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2024087233 |
| Address | 100 Boilermaker Lane | City, State ZIP | COOLIDGE, GEORGIA 31738 |
| Event Date | August 7, 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 | Bending, crimping machinery |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.98000, -83.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 7, 2024, an employee was bending a pipe using a pipe bender when it crushed his left index finger.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2024, a worker at Hurst Boiler & Welding Co., Inc. in COOLIDGE, 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 bending, crimping machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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