Reynolds Consumer Products
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WAUPACA, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Reynolds Consumer Products | Report ID | 20161211473 |
| Address | 1999 Royalton St | City, State ZIP | WAUPACA, WISCONSIN 54981 |
| Event Date | December 8, 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 | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326112 | Inspection # | 1197538 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.35000, -89.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to thread a machine and position the zipper when the machine's roller amputated her fingertip.
Incident Summary
On December 8, 2016, a worker at Reynolds Consumer Products in WAUPACA, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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