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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2017010415 · 1/13/2017 · Anchor Packaging Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Grinders, abraders

Employer

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

Narrative

An employee was assisting another employee to clear a jam in the grinder. The employees were manually rotating the blades to clear the jam and the injured employee's left hand/fingers came in contact with the blade causing the amputation of the middle, ring, and pinky fingertips.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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