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Sonoco Flexible Products

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FRANKLIN, OHIO

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Sonoco Flexible Products in FRANKLIN, OHIO
Employer Sonoco Flexible Products Report ID 20181010911
Address 708 South Ave City, State ZIP FRANKLIN, OHIO 45005
Event Date October 22, 2018 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation Source of Injury Overhead hoists, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 316211 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.56000, -84.31000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a hoist and sling to move a shaft. After the employee hooked the sling to the shaft, the up button was pressed on the hoist's wireless remote. The strap then tightened on the shaft and the employee's right hand was caught between the two, causing an amputation of the right middle fingertip above the knuckle.

Incident Summary

On October 22, 2018, a worker at Sonoco Flexible Products in FRANKLIN, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with overhead hoists, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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