Anchor Packaging Inc
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Anchor Packaging Inc | Report ID | 2016021735 |
| Address | 2211 N 12 Ave | City, State ZIP | PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS 72450 |
| Event Date | February 25, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.08000, -90.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to latch the hinged walkway on the in-board side of a turn press. His supervisor pushed the platform to latch it while the employee's hand was in a pinch point. His right ring finger was partially amputated between the latch and platform.
Incident Summary
On February 25, 2016, a worker at Anchor Packaging Inc in PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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