International Paper Co.
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — OMAHA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | International Paper Co. | Report ID | 2019021939 |
| Address | 7517 F STREET | City, State ZIP | OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68127 |
| Event Date | February 21, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Banding, baling, strapping machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322211 | Inspection # | 1382039 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.21000, -96.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing a blockage of the top photo eye of a baler. A shear inside the hopper caused the amputation of the employee's right index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 21, 2019, a worker at International Paper Co. in OMAHA, NEBRASKA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with banding, baling, strapping machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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