Green Bay Packaging
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - DE PERE, Wisconsin
| Employer | Green Bay Packaging |
| Address | 2275 American Blvd |
| City, State ZIP | DE PERE, Wisconsin 54115 |
| Report ID | 20161110466 |
| Event Date | November 7, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322219 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.40920, -88.11472 |
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Incident Narrative
Two employees were changing out a belt on a piece of equipment. They locked out the machine and were pulling belts on a pulley. The first employee was aligning the belt around the next groove when the second employee manually gave the shaft another turn, trapping the first employee's finger under the belt and above the pulley. His left index fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On November 7, 2016, a worker at Green Bay Packaging in DE PERE, Wisconsin suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment injuries.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2019 | Greenway Equipment Inc. - Monette | MONETTE, Arkansas | Amputations | Amp. |
| Jul 22, 2019 | REYNOLDS CONSTRUCTION OF FLORIDA, LLC | MIRAMAR, Florida | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Hosp. |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Menzies Aviation Inc. | FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Apr 16, 2020 | Mechanical Services of Central Florida, Inc. | TAMPA, Florida | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Sep 14, 2022 | United States Department of the Army | ANNISTON, Alabama | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Oct 16, 2023 | FB International Inc | JERSEY CITY, New Jersey | Crushing injuries | Hosp. |
| Sep 18, 2019 | Butler Machinery | FARGO, North Dakota | Amputations | Amp. |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Brinkmann Constructors | OVERLAND PARK, Kansas | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit, a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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