International Paper
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — BOGALUSA, LOUISIANA
| Employer | International Paper | Report ID | 2022098582 |
| Address | 401 AVENUE U | City, State ZIP | BOGALUSA, LOUISIANA 70427 |
| Event Date | September 28, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Banding, baling, strapping machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.77000, -89.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a jammed bander. The employee's left index finger was pinched in the bander's jaws, which amputated the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On September 28, 2022, a worker at International Paper in BOGALUSA, LOUISIANA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with banding, baling, strapping machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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