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Graphic Packaging International Inc.

Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Graphic Packaging International Inc. in WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA
Employer Graphic Packaging International Inc. Report ID 2020099118
Address 1000 Jonesboro Rd City, State ZIP WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA 71292
Event Date September 25, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Crushing injuries Body Part Hand(s), unspecified
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. Source of Injury Coaters-paper production
Industry (NAICS) 322212 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.48000, -92.15000

Incident Narrative

An employee was completing a quality check at the coating section of the paper machine. As the employee was clearing a coating buildup from the applicator roll, the employee's left hand was caught in a nip point between the applicator roll and coater roll and crushed.

Incident Summary

On September 25, 2020, a worker at Graphic Packaging International Inc. in WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with coaters-paper production identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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