DIAMOND METAL FABRICATORS, INC.
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Fractures — ACWORTH, GEORGIA
| Employer | DIAMOND METAL FABRICATORS, INC. | Report ID | 2024087405 |
| Address | 322 Northpoint Parkway Southeast, Suites A-D | City, State ZIP | ACWORTH, GEORGIA 30102 |
| Event Date | August 13, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Stamping machinery, presses except printing |
| Secondary Source | Machine guards | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1769778 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.08000, -84.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 13, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., an employee sustained fractures to their left middle and ring fingers while operating an unguarded mechanical press machine to cut metal sheets.
Incident Summary
On August 13, 2024, a worker at DIAMOND METAL FABRICATORS, INC. in ACWORTH, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with stamping machinery, presses except printing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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