Southern Packaging Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WOODVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Southern Packaging Inc. | Report ID | 2015042267 |
| Address | 872 Depot Street | City, State ZIP | WOODVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 39669 |
| Event Date | April 22, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Log processing machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | 1067407 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.13000, -91.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unhanging wood scraps from an edger when his left hand got caught in a belt and sprocket, amputating his left ring finger and causing other injuries to his left hand.
Incident Summary
On April 22, 2015, a worker at Southern Packaging Inc. in WOODVILLE, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with log processing machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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