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Graphic Packaging International, Inc.

Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Graphic Packaging International, Inc. in WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA
Employer Graphic Packaging International, Inc. Report ID 20181111310
Address 1070 JONESBORO ROAD, PO Box 35800 City, State ZIP WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA 71294
Event Date November 2, 2018 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker Source of Injury Skids, pallets
Industry (NAICS) 322130 Inspection # 1359220
GPS Coordinates 32.48000, -92.15000

Incident Narrative

An employee was pushing a loaded pallet to the end of a conveyor at a press. The employee noticed a plastic pad lying in front of the pallet and was removing it when the pallet, still rolling, pinched the employee's right ring finger against the metal conveyor end stop amputating it.

Incident Summary

On November 2, 2018, a worker at Graphic Packaging International, Inc. in WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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