Packaging Corporation of America
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — LITHONIA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Packaging Corporation of America | Report ID | 2019055467 |
| Address | 6479 Chupp Road | City, State ZIP | LITHONIA, GEORGIA 30058 |
| Event Date | May 31, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.70000, -84.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing through the entrance door when he reached back to keep it from slamming shut. His right ring finger was then caught between the door hinge. When he felt the door closing on his finger, he pulled his hand away. The fingernail to come out and amputate his fingertip.
Incident Summary
On May 31, 2019, a worker at Packaging Corporation of America in LITHONIA, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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