Westrock
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — EVADALE, TEXAS
| Employer | Westrock | Report ID | 2016010407 |
| Address | 1913 FM 105 | City, State ZIP | EVADALE, TEXAS 77615 |
| Event Date | January 15, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Hand(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Calenders, supercalenders-paper production |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | 1119398 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.35000, -94.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was re-threading a paper machine. When he attempted to grab paper, his right hand was pulled in and amputated.
Incident Summary
On January 15, 2016, a worker at Westrock in EVADALE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the hand(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with calenders, supercalenders-paper production identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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