Berry Global Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — GRIFFIN, GEORGIA
| Employer | Berry Global Inc. | Report ID | 2020032305 |
| Address | 1201 S Pine Hill Rd | City, State ZIP | GRIFFIN, GEORGIA 30224 |
| Event Date | March 11, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.23000, -84.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee working as a tower operator was performing a task that requires the blending of compounds used to fabricate plastic. While operating the regrind machine, the employee's left middle finger was partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On March 11, 2020, a worker at Berry Global Inc. in GRIFFIN, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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