# Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., unspecified at Internatioal Paper Vicksburg Mill
> OSHA SIR `2018065820` · 6/13/2018 · REDWOOD, MISSISSIPPI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
- **Source:** Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Machinery, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Internatioal Paper Vicksburg Mill
- **Location:** 3737 hwy 03 N, REDWOOD, MISSISSIPPI, 39156
- **NAICS:** 322121
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A machine was shut down for maintenance. During removal of the machine guard, the guard fell and struck the injured employee's right middle finger causing ligament damage.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*