Packaging Corporation of America
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — ASHLAND, OHIO
| Employer | Packaging Corporation of America | Report ID | 2017032698 |
| Address | 929 Faultless Drive | City, State ZIP | ASHLAND, OHIO 44805 |
| Event Date | March 23, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Presses-printing |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322211 | Inspection # | 1221691 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.88000, -82.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 23, 2017, an employee was working at the anilox roller when it began to move and caught the employee's left hand, amputating two fingers. The roller was energized at the time.
Incident Summary
On March 23, 2017, a worker at Packaging Corporation of America in ASHLAND, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with presses-printing identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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