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Packaging Corporation of America

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Packaging Corporation of America in MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN
Employer Packaging Corporation of America Report ID 2021087292
Address 2601 South Galvin Avenue City, State ZIP MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN 54449
Event Date August 25, 2021 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment Source of Injury Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation
Industry (NAICS) 322211 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 44.64000, -90.13000

Incident Narrative

An employee lost balance while walking and his left hand contacted fan blades. He suffered partial amputations to the little and ring fingers.

Incident Summary

On August 25, 2021, a worker at Packaging Corporation of America in MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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