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Amputations

1 amputation · 2022087468 · 8/23/2022 · ProAmpac

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Struck against object or equipment, unspecified
Source
Packaging, bottling, wrapping machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
ProAmpac
Location
825 Turnberry Court, HANOVER PARK, ILLINOIS, 60133
NAICS
322220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On August 23, 2022, an employee was removing trim waste from a converting machine (pouch machine) when his left index finger contacted the blade. The nailbed and fingertip pad were amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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