Accredo Packaging
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SUGAR LAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Accredo Packaging | Report ID | 2016087543 |
| Address | 12682 Cardinal Meadow | City, State ZIP | SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77478 |
| Event Date | August 12, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Extruding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326130 | Inspection # | 1170507 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.64000, -95.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on the extrusion line. During the process of removing the shaft from the roll, the employee used his right index finger to release the air from the shaft. He pushed the button to move the shaft carriage system upward with the left hand. The shaft carriage system crushed his right finger between the shaft carriage system and the shaft, amputating his index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On August 12, 2016, a worker at Accredo Packaging in SUGAR LAND, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with extruding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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