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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2023065540 · 6/22/2023 · INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Jacks
Secondary source
Special process machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
Location
4500 Newlon Rd, FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS, 72904
NAICS
322121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees were preparing to repair a gluer machine and lifting a hydraulic jack into position. The injured employee's left thumb was pinched between the frame of the jack and the machine. The employee's thumb tip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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