Hood Packaging Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — CROSSETT, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Hood Packaging Corporation | Report ID | 2017076469 |
| Address | 1401 West 3rd Ave. | City, State ZIP | CROSSETT, ARKANSAS 71635 |
| Event Date | July 13, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses-printing |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322224 | Inspection # | 1250418 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.13000, -91.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to run paper bags through a printing press. He jogged the paper into place. His left hand was on the press cylinder when it rolled, amputating his left thumb below the nail bed and crushing his left index and middle fingers.
Incident Summary
On July 13, 2017, a worker at Hood Packaging Corporation in CROSSETT, ARKANSAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses-printing identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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