PLASTIPAK PACKAGING INC.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — JACKSON CENTER, OHIO
| Employer | PLASTIPAK PACKAGING INC. | Report ID | 2018054755 |
| Address | 18015 ST. RT. 65 | City, State ZIP | JACKSON CENTER, OHIO 45334 |
| Event Date | May 16, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Grinders, abraders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.46000, -84.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 16, 2018, an employee was using a stationary disc grinder to grind the edge on metal stock when his left thumb contacted the disc, amputating his thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On May 16, 2018, a worker at PLASTIPAK PACKAGING INC. in JACKSON CENTER, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with grinders, abraders identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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