International Paper Company
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
| Employer | International Paper Company | Report ID | 2019054772 |
| Address | 1201 West Lathrop Ave. | City, State ZIP | SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31415 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Boxes, crates, cartons |
| Secondary Source | Skids, pallets | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.10000, -81.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee noticed that a pallet slipped on the shelving while he was centering a pallet below. The pallet shifted and fell on top of a box that was on the lower pallet. The employee's finger was pinched between the box and the lower pallet. The employee sustained a partial amputation of the left middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2019, a worker at International Paper Company in SAVANNAH, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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