Versa-Pak, LTD.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — CELINA, OHIO
| Employer | Versa-Pak, LTD. | Report ID | 2019043821 |
| Address | 500 Staeger Rd. | City, State ZIP | CELINA, OHIO 45822 |
| Event Date | April 14, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Extruding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326111 | Inspection # | 1394410 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.55000, -84.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 14, 2019, an employee was trying to clear fluff from the cone in an extruder. A rotating screw caught the employee's left index finger, amputating the tip.
Incident Summary
On April 14, 2019, a worker at Versa-Pak, LTD. in CELINA, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with extruding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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