International Paper
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS
| Employer | International Paper | Report ID | 20181010692 |
| Address | 1302 W. Carrier Pkwy | City, State ZIP | GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS 75050 |
| Event Date | October 17, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Paper production machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322211 | Inspection # | 1354486 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.78000, -97.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a paper bag machine when his right middle finger was caught between the machine's frame and pusher arm, resulting in a fingertip amputation. The machine was guarded at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2018, a worker at International Paper in GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with paper production machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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