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Berry Global, Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Amputations — MONROEVILLE, OHIO

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Berry Global, Inc. in MONROEVILLE, OHIO
Employer Berry Global, Inc. Report ID 2022098290
Address 311 Monroe Street City, State ZIP MONROEVILLE, OHIO 44847
Event Date September 20, 2022 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Slings
Secondary Source Cranes, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 326199 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.24000, -82.71000

Incident Narrative

On September 20, 2022, an employee was installing wear pads under the newly installed mold carrier in a plastic injection press carrier. The employee used a crane with a nylon sling to slightly tilt the carrier so the wear pads could be placed. The sling failed, snapped, and struck the employee's left index finger, causing an amputation to the finger.

Incident Summary

On September 20, 2022, a worker at Berry Global, Inc. in MONROEVILLE, OHIO suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with slings identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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