Qualitas LLC
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — NORCROSS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Qualitas LLC | Report ID | 2025054453 |
| Address | 4437 Park Dr | City, State ZIP | NORCROSS, GEORGIA 30093 |
| Event Date | May 12, 2025 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors belt, slot, chain |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.93000, -84.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a box from a conveyor belt. The employee's finger became stuck in the belt and its motor, causing a partial amputation.
Incident Summary
On May 12, 2025, a worker at Qualitas LLC in NORCROSS, GEORGIA suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with conveyors belt, slot, chain identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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