WIKA Instrument, LP
Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | WIKA Instrument, LP | Report ID | 20241211471 |
| Address | 1000 Wiegand Boulevard | City, State ZIP | LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA 30043 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Machine guards | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 334513 | Inspection # | 1794624 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.96000, -84.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 11, 2024, an employee was operating a machine that forms and cuts copper tubes when the saw blade contacted their left index finger, resulting in an amputation to the first joint. The machine was guarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2024, a worker at WIKA Instrument, LP in LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment n.e.c., with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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