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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016021735 · 2/25/2016 · Anchor Packaging Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Presses, except printing, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Anchor Packaging Inc
Location
2211 N 12 Ave, PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS, 72450
NAICS
326113
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was trying to latch the hinged walkway on the in-board side of a turn press. His supervisor pushed the platform to latch it while the employee's hand was in a pinch point. His right ring finger was partially amputated between the latch and platform.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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