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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017109625 · 10/7/2017 · C.K.S. PACKAGING, INC

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Packaging, bottling, wrapping machinery, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
C.K.S. PACKAGING, INC
Location
2818 MERRELL RD, DALLAS, TEXAS, 75229
NAICS
326121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to adjust a machine that peels plastic off of bottles when the machine's striker plate pulled his glove in and then crushed his right pinky fingertip, amputating it.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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