48forty Solutions, LLC
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing — Amputations involving bone loss — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | 48forty Solutions, LLC | Report ID | 2024098483 |
| Address | 1080 South River Industrial Blvd. | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30315 |
| Event Date | September 12, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing | Source of Injury | Stationary sawing machinery stationary n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 321920 | Inspection # | 1777316 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.68000, -84.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 12, 2024, an employee was clearing a jam on the chop saw when the blade was engaged and amputated fingers on the employee's left hand.
Incident Summary
On September 12, 2024, a worker at 48forty Solutions, LLC in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with stationary sawing machinery stationary n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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