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International Packaging Corporation

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at International Packaging Corporation in PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND
Employer International Packaging Corporation Report ID 2015085708
Address 517 Mineral Spring Avenue City, State ZIP PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND 02860
Event Date August 12, 2015 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment Source of Injury Table saws
Industry (NAICS) 322219 Inspection # 1084721
GPS Coordinates 41.87000, -71.40000

Incident Narrative

On 8/12/15, a temporary worker sustained an amputation of the tip of his right middle finger while operating a table saw.

Incident Summary

On August 12, 2015, a worker at International Packaging Corporation in PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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