Waddle Trucking, LLC
Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning — Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss — WEST POINT, GEORGIA
| Employer | Waddle Trucking, LLC | Report ID | 2025010182 |
| Address | 7777 Kia Pkwy | City, State ZIP | WEST POINT, GEORGIA 31833 |
| Event Date | January 7, 2025 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning | Source of Injury | Vehicle trailers, trailing units |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle and machine platforms, surfaces | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.91000, -85.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 7, 2025, an employee was putting the flipper (metal hinged plate) down on the deck of his car hauling trailer to bridge the deck gap for positioning vehicles. The employee's right middle finger became caught between the flipper and the deck, resulting in a tissue amputation to the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On January 7, 2025, a worker at Waddle Trucking, LLC in WEST POINT, GEORGIA suffered avulsions, enucleations without bone loss to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as caught or wedged between objects nonrunning, with vehicle trailers, trailing units identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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