MANCHESTER PACKAGING CO.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SAINT JAMES, MISSOURI
| Employer | MANCHESTER PACKAGING CO. | Report ID | 2019021751 |
| Address | 2000 E. James Blvd. | City, State ZIP | SAINT JAMES, MISSOURI 65559 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2019 | 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 | Material and personnel hoists |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326111 | Inspection # | 1378686 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.01000, -91.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing a cylinder on a printing press. The employee's left index finger was caught in the hoist used to change the cylinder, causing an amputation to the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2019, a worker at MANCHESTER PACKAGING CO. in SAINT JAMES, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with material and personnel hoists identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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