Mondi Bags USA, LLC (Eastman)
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — EASTMAN, GEORGIA
| Employer | Mondi Bags USA, LLC (Eastman) | Report ID | 2022064845 |
| Address | 281 J Hemphill Industrial Boulevard | City, State ZIP | EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023 |
| Event Date | June 5, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Paper production machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322220 | Inspection # | 1600969 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.17000, -83.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was tightening a bolt for a conveyor on a malfunctioning bottomer machine. The reflector aligned with the sensor and energized the motor, causing the outfeed conveyor chain to start turning. The chain amputated the tip of his left index finger.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2022, a worker at Mondi Bags USA, LLC (Eastman) in EASTMAN, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with paper production machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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