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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018032896 · 3/25/2018 · Packaging Corporation of America

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 maintenance, cleaning
Source
Machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Packaging Corporation of America
Location
1544 West 27th Street, BURLEY, IDAHO, 83318
NAICS
322211
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees were troubleshooting a piece of equipment. The first employee had his hand on a sprocket when the second employee jogged the machine. The sprocket moved and amputated the first employee's fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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