Ameripack Solution, LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Avulsions, enucleations — STAFFORD, TEXAS
| Employer | Ameripack Solution, LLC | Report ID | 2022053769 |
| Address | 13630 Dublin Court | City, State ZIP | STAFFORD, TEXAS 77477 |
| Event Date | May 2, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Arm(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Extruding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326140 | Inspection # | 1593547 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.62000, -95.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Three employees were feeding extruded polystyrene foam sheets through the rollers of an extruder machine. One employee's arm was caught between the rollers and degloved.
Incident Summary
On May 2, 2022, a worker at Ameripack Solution, LLC in STAFFORD, TEXAS suffered avulsions, enucleations to the arm(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with extruding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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